Alyson Weiner, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinology
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Alyson Weiner, M.D.

Pediatric Endocrinology

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Accepts New Patients
Gender: Female

About

Personal Statement

Pediatric endocrinology combines my interests in hormonal pathways, diabetes mellitus, and weight management, while allowing me to provide longitudinal care to pediatric patients. I enjoy educating children and adolescents, as well as their families, on endocrine conditions and making a comprehensive care-plan as a team. 

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Diabetes Mellitus Type I
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Conditions
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Growth Disorder
  • Short Stature
  • Endocrine Disorder Related to Puberty
  • Puberty
  • Thyroid Disease

Biography

Dr. Weiner is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children's Health at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, and obesity medicine.

 She received a BA in molecular biology and genetics from Northwestern University, graduating cum laude. She received her medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She then completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. She moved to New York City to be closer to her family, where she completed her fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She then pursued an Obesity Medicine Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Weiner has an interest in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, metabolic syndrome, obesity medicine, growth, puberty, bone health, and thyroid conditions. She has been involved in research studies related to obesity, diabetes mellitus, and bone health. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at national meetings. 

Research

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards

2014, Alpha Omega Alpha Inductee

2015, Glasgow-Rubin Memorial Achievement Award

2018, Global Health Initiative Resident International Travel Grant

2021, Elected Member, Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council 

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

Clinical and Academic Positions

  • Assistant Attending Pediatrician - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

Education and Training

  • M.D., State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 2015
  • B.A., Northwestern University, 2011

Insurance

Insurance Plans Accepted

The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.

* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.

  • AETNA - HMO
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • AETNA - PPO
  • Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
  • Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
  • Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
  • Affinity Access
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • CIGNA
  • Emblem Select Care
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
  • Fidelis Care
  • GHI - CBP
  • Health First
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
  • Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
  • Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
  • Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
  • Rockefeller University - Trustmark
  • United Empire
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare - Community Plan
  • United Healthcare - Medicare
  • United Healthcare Compass
  • VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
  • VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
  • WellCare of NY
  • WorldWide Medical

Locations and Appointments

External Relationships

External Relationships

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No External Relationships Reported