BarneySoftnessMD
Pediatric Endocrinology • New York, NYNaomi Berrie Diabetes Center @ Columbia University
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Office
1150 Saint Nicholas Ave
# 2
New York, NY 10032Phone+1 212-851-5494Fax+1 212-851-5493
Summary
- Barney Softness, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist based in New York, NY with experience in treating diabetes mellitus and pediatric diabetes mellitus. He obtained his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980, then completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). Dr. Softness also undertook a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus). He is recognized for his publications related to diabetes in children in various peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Softness has received numerous awards and honors, including being named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine multiple times, and a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1983 - 1985- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1981 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014, 2016
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003, 2006-2014, 2016
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Clinical Trials
- TRIGR - Primary Prevention Study for Type 1 Diabetes in Children at Risk Start of enrollment: 2002 May 06
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsGrowth differences between North American and European children at risk for type 1 diabetesAnita M. Nucci, Dorothy J. Becker, Suvi M. Virtanen, David Cuthbertson, Barney Softness
Pediatric Diabetes. 2012-01-17 - 36 citationsAccelerated tooth eruption in children with diabetes mellitus.Shantanu Lal, Bin Cheng, S. Kaplan, Barney Softness, Ellen Greenberg
Pediatrics. 2008-05-01 - 25 citationsGingival bleeding in 6- to 13-year-old children with diabetes mellitus.Shantanu Lal, Bin Cheng, S. Kaplan, Barney Softness, Ellen Greenberg
Pediatric Dentistry. 2007-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
- Ambulatory Pediatric AssociationMember
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