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Joel Zonszein, MD, Endocrinology, Bronx, NY

JoelZonszeinMD

Endocrinology Bronx, NY

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Diabetes

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  • Office

    Montefiore Medical Park
    1180 Morris Park Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10461
    Phone+1 866-633-8245

Summary

  • Dr. Joel Zonszein is an endocrinologist in Bronx, NY and is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and has been in practice 48 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Hebrew. He specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism and is experienced in osteoporosis.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1974 - 1975
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1973 - 1974
  • Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1972
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
    Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1973 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1973 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • American Board of Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine
  • National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2014
  • Directors Award Montefiore Medical Center, 2000
  • Award for Outstanding Attending for the year Jack D. Weiler Hospital, 1999
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Nivolumab induced isolated adrenal insufficiency: a case report Accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of AACE Clinical Case Report  
    Neril R, Lorton J, Zonszein J, AACE Clinical Case Reports, 1/1/2016
  • Underutilization of Diabetes Education Experience in an Urban Teaching Hospital in The Bronx  
    Torres EA, Tiwari A, Movsas S, Carrasquillo I, Zonszein J, J Diabetes Metab Syndr Disord, 1/1/2014
  • Sequential intensification of metformin treatment in type 2 diabetes with liraglutide followed by randomized addition of basal insulin prompted by A1C targets  
    DeVries JH, Bain SC, Rodbard HW, Seufert J, D'Alessio D, Thomsen AB, Zychma M, Rosenstock J; Liraglutide-Detemir Study Group, Diabetes Care, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Diabetes Treatment for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Predominantly Minority Urban Cohort of Kidney Transplant Recipients
    Effie Tsomos, Sandra Aleksic, Sarah Zahedpour, Enver Akalin, Joel Zonszein, American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions, Scientific Sessions' Abstract Book, Orlando, FL, 1/22/2018
  • Sandra Aleksic, Effie Tsomos, Sarah Zahedpour, Joel Zonszein, Enver Akalin, American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions, Scientific Sessions' Abstract Book, Orlando, FL, 1/22/2018
  • Severe protracted hypocalcemia following denosumab injection in a patient with Adult T-Cell Leukemia / Lymphoma (ATLL)
    Emily Japp, Michal Kasher-Meron M, Joel Zonszein, The 27th Annual AACE Scientific & Clinical Congress, Boston, MA, 1/16/2018
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Other

  • Hormona del Crecimiento 
    Zonszein J, Medico de Familia, Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1/1/1997
  • A Practical Guide for the Management of the Latino Patient with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 
    Zonszein J, Cypress M, Wylie-Rosett J, Engel S, Shamoon H
    1/1/1990
  • Internal Medicine, Patient Management Cases: Pretest Self Assessment and Review Connecticut 
    Zonszein J (Contributor), Pretest Services Inc.
    1/1/1977

Authored Content

  • Infectious Diseases of the Thyroid Gland1/1/1993

Press Mentions

  • Top 7 Signs of Diabetes You Cannot Ignore
    Top 7 Signs of Diabetes You Cannot IgnoreJuly 22nd, 2021
  • Blood Sugar Meds Against Type 2 Diabetes
    Blood Sugar Meds Against Type 2 DiabetesJuly 1st, 2021
  • Which Blood Sugar Medications Are Most Effective for Type 2 Diabetes?
    Which Blood Sugar Medications Are Most Effective for Type 2 Diabetes?July 1st, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Research Core NarrativeNational Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2007–2011

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hebrew