Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin
Overview
Patricia Vuguin, MD, MSc, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship Program at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). She is also Medical Director of the Pediatric Thyroid Center at CUMC and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. Her expertise includes thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, glucose metabolism, growth, puberty and disorders of puberty, and fetal programming of adult disease.Dr. Vuguin is an accomplished clinician, researcher, and educator. She is fluent in Spanish and English and empathetic to the medical needs of New York’s Hispanic community. In her leadership role for the Pediatric Thyroid Center, she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to care for children and adolescents with thyroid disorders, such as thyroid nodules and papillary thyroid cancer.In addition, Dr. Vuguin was the recipient of K08 and R21 awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), independent grants from pharmaceutical companies, and funding from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in research journals; presented her research findings at national and international meetings; and is an active member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society and the Society of Pediatric Research. Dr. Vuguin also completed a Master of Science Training Program in Clinical Research, an NIH-funded program offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.Prior to Columbia, Dr. Vuguin provided clinical care at Jacobi Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System (now Northwell Health). She is a member of the SuperDoctors ® list and received an Outstanding Teacher Award from North Shore-LIJ Health System. The American Medical Association’s Board of Trustees also selected her to serve on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Review Committee for Pediatrics.
Dr. Vuguin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Panhypopituitarism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
270 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
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Dr. Vuguin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin?
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Is Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin a top-rated expert for Precocious Puberty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin is classified as an Advanced expert for Precocious Puberty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin specialize in?
While Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Precocious Puberty, Panhypopituitarism, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Precocious Puberty. You can view a list of Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin accept my insurance?
Dr. Patricia M. Vuguin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-6559 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- PanhypopituitarismDr. Vuguin isAdvanced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Vuguin isAdvanced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
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- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Vuguin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).