Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani
Overview
Dr. Utpal Pajvani, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at Columbia University, is a physician-scientist with clinical and research focus in Type 2 Diabetes and related metabolic diseases. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Biology in 1996, then earned MS (2001), MD (2005) and PhD (Department of Cell Biology, 2005) degrees from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Pajvani completed his internship and residency training and is board certified in Internal Medicine (2007) and fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2011), both at the Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Pajvani has been on the faculty of Columbia University since 2011. He is a teaching attending on the inpatient and outpatient Endocrinology and General Medicine services of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, and sees patients at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University.
Dr. Pajvani is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Dr. Pajvani is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pajvani is currently accepting new patients.
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1150 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Pajvani 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani by calling their office at 212-851-5494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani is classified as an Advanced expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), 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. Utpal B. Pajvani specialize in?
While Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani accept my insurance?
Dr. Utpal B. Pajvani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-851-5494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Pajvani isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Pajvani isAdvanced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- ObesityDr. Pajvani isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Pajvani isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Pajvani isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Pajvani isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Pajvani isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Pajvani isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).