Joan Han is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Han is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Tetrasomy X, and Acanthosis Nigricans.

Michael Wajnrajch is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Wajnrajch is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Gaucher Disease, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Oksana Lekarev is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lekarev is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Christopher Romero is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Romero is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Panhypopituitarism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.

Madeleine Harbison is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Harbison is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Russell-Silver Dwarfism, Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Noonan Syndrome.

Robert Rapaport is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Rapaport is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Bina Shah is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.

Preneet Brar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Brar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Swyer Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Malnutrition.

Zoltan Antal is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Antal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Malnutrition.

Laurie E. Cohen, MD, is Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes and Professor, Pediatrics at Montefiore Einstein. An expert in growth disorders and short stature in children, Dr. Cohen also specializes in endocrine issues experienced by childhood cancer survivors, such as growth hormone deficiency and decreased fertility. Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

I became a pediatric endocrinologist because of my desire to make a difference in the lives of children with obesity. The subspecialty training gave me tools to understand the complex systems of hormones and environmental influences on weight control, to better help my patients. My journey took me to Boston Children’s Hospital followed by return to New York and my current position at Columbia University.I provide care for children of all ages with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In addition, I have expertise in other endocrine conditions, such as thyroid disease, growth hormone disorders, adrenal disorders, and bone related abnormalities. I enjoy working at Columbia West Side Pediatrics on 86th Street with a close-knit group of clinicians and staff who care deeply about the health and well-being of children and their families.There are many ways to manage endocrine conditions, and input from the family is one of the key pillars of care. I believe in empowering patients and their families with knowledge about their conditions so that they can share in decision making. Working together, we make it easier to navigate tough decisions and challenging paths.My research is focused on the genetic causes of early onset severe weight gain in children and adults. We are aiming to identify novel genetic causes of excessive weight gain, with a special focus on children from diverse backgrounds. We invite families to join in research efforts that require a large number of participants. Additionally, we are studying a rare condition called ROHHAD (rapid onset obesity, hypothalamic dysregulation, hypoventilation and autonomic dysfunction) syndrome, where children have severe weight gain early in life and a variety of other issues. My work extends into the study of physiological changes after weight loss surgery in adults and adolescents. The long-term goal of this work is to improve our understanding of weight gain and loss, to allow development of new therapies.Aside from clinical practice and research, I teach doctors in training, students from Institute of Human Nutrition, and students from the Mailman School of Public Health. I coach children from middle and high school in science and scientific methods. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and teenage children exploring the woods and mountains in New York and New England. Dr. Thaker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Lowe Syndrome, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, and Gastric Bypass.

Despoina M. Galetaki, MD, is an attending physician at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Galetaki’s clinical interests span a broad spectrum of endocrine disorders, including those related to growth, puberty and thyroid function, as well as pituitary disorders and cancer survivorship. She is also dedicated to delivering comprehensive care for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Galetaki is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypochondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Turner Syndrome.

Gabrielle Grinstein is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Bonita Franklin is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Brenda Kohn is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Malnutrition.

Mary Gallagher is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and an Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Haiyan Lu is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Carly Barron is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Karen Su is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Meredith Wilkes is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Wilkes is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.

Michelle Klein is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Klein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Vivian Chin is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Chin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acanthosis Nigricans, Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Obesity.

Irina Kazachkova is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kazachkova is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.

Levon Agdere is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Agdere is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acanthosis Nigricans, Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Triple A Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Thymectomy.

Lauryn Choleva is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Choleva is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Hypothyroidism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).