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Matthew Leinung, MD, Endocrinology, Albany, NY

MatthewConradLeinungMD

Endocrinology Albany, NY

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Curricular Integration, Albany Medical College

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  • Office

    25 Hackett Blvd
    Division of Endocrinology MC 141
    Albany, NY 12208

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1988 - 1991
  • Greenwich Hospital/Yale University
    Greenwich Hospital/Yale UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1985
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.S., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1988 - 1991
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 518 Life Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Hudson Valley Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006-2013
  • Graduated with honors in Chemistry Duke University
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women with Oral Estradiol  
    Leinung M, Feustel P, Joseph J, Transgender Health, 1/1/2018
  • The biologic basis of transgender identity: 2D:4D finger length ratios implicate a role for prenatal androgen activity  
    Leinung M, Wu C, Endocrine Practice, 1/1/2017
  • Drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction: A case of simultaneous thyroiditis and fulminant type 1 diabetes  
    Marchese M, Leinung M, Shawa H, Avicenna Journal of Medicine, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Venous thromboembolism in male-to-female transgender patients on oral estradiol: a case series.
    Kafrouni A, Joseph J, Leinung M, The Endocrine Society 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
  • Changing Demographics in Transgender Individuals Seeking Hormonal Therapy: Are Trans Women More Common Than Trans Males?
    Leinung M, Joseph J, The Endocrine Society 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
  • Impact of Efavirenz on Estradiol Metabolism in Transgender Females.
    Leinung M, Miller C, Joseph, The Endocrine Society 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • "Medical Treatment of Transgender Patients" 
    Bethesda, MD - 1/1/2015
  • Variable response of oral estradiol therapy in male to female transgender patients. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2014
  • Elevated Normetanephrines in Severely Ill Patients 
    Anaheim, CA - 1/1/1994
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