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Office
Montefiore Medical Park
1180 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461Phone+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 HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1974 - 1975
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1973 - 1974
- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
- Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1972
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1969
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 1973 - Present
- 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
- Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation in Type 2 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2000 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 34 citationsImpact of hypoglycemia in hospitalized patients.Michelle Carey, Laura Boucai, Joel Zonszein
Current Diabetes Reports. 2013-02-01 - 116 citationsHypoglycemia-associated mortality is not drug-associated but linked to comorbidities.Laura Boucai, William N. Southern, Joel Zonszein
The American Journal of Medicine. 2011-11-01 - 161 citationsComparative study of the effects of a 1-year dietary intervention of a low-carbohydrate diet versus a low-fat diet on weight and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.Nichola J. Davis, Nora Tomuta, Clyde B. Schechter, Carmen R. Isasi, C.J. Segal-Isaacson
Diabetes Care. 2009-07-01
Journal Articles
- Nivolumab induced isolated adrenal insufficiency: a case report Accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of AACE Clinical Case ReportNeril R, Lorton J, Zonszein J, AACE Clinical Case Reports, 1/1/2016
- Underutilization of Diabetes Education Experience in an Urban Teaching Hospital in The BronxTorres 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 targetsDeVries 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
Abstracts/Posters
- Diabetes Treatment for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Predominantly Minority Urban Cohort of Kidney Transplant RecipientsEffie Tsomos, Sandra Aleksic, Sarah Zahedpour, Enver Akalin, Joel Zonszein, 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 CrecimientoZonszein 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 MellitusZonszein J, Cypress M, Wylie-Rosett J, Engel S, Shamoon H
1/1/1990 - Internal Medicine, Patient Management Cases: Pretest Self Assessment and Review ConnecticutZonszein 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 IgnoreJuly 22nd, 2021
- Blood Sugar Meds Against Type 2 DiabetesJuly 1st, 2021
- 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
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