Endocrinology

South Bronx is a food desert and as a result, we have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The Endocrinology services provides a wealth of experience in managing complicated diabetes cases, as running dedicated clinics for thyroid and pituitary disorders as well as incidentalomas .

The clinic includes a Certified Nursing Diabetic Educators and Registered Dietitians to assist the physicians in caring for patients.

Faculty:

 

Tasneem Zahra MD
Chief of Endocrinology
Fellowship Program Director
Julia Vargas-Jerez, MD