Rachel Stahl, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian

About
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Endocrinology
Expertise
- Diabetes
- Pre-Diabetes
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity and Weight Control
- Diabetes Education Consultation
Biography
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates
Rachel Stahl has been with New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine for over 10 years since she began her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), and following the internship, a Nutrition Fellowship in Digestive Diseases and Culinary Nutrition. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.
Rachel’s clinical focus is on using individualized nutrition therapy strategies and behavior modification, diabetes technology, and digital healthcare to achieve better health outcomes. She places an emphasis on patient-centered team-based care to help patients develop and sustain positive behavior change.
Rachel has been invited as a speaker at multiple regional and national conferences including the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Conference. She has also been quoted in publications such as U.S. News and World Report and published in professional journals on topics related to nutrition and diabetes.
An active member in the nutrition and diabetes professional communities, she has served in numerous leadership positions. She is currently the Technology Chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group and previously served as Public Relations Coordinator of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND) and Past-President of the Greater New York Dietetic Association. Rachel is a proud recipient of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year through the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
2007 Young Epidemiology Scholar Regional Finalist - Young Epidemiology Scholars Program
2010 Dr. Merrill Miller Endowed Fellowship - Colgate University
2011 Summa Cum Laude - Colgate University
2011 Phi Beta Kappa - Colgate University
2013 Patsyjane O'Malley Memorial Scholarship - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
2015 Jack Bellick Award - New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2015 Team Member of the Year - NYP/Weill Cornell Medicine
2016 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year - New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2017 Registered Dietitian of the Year Nomination - NYP/Weill Cornell Medicine
2017 Samuel Eshborn Award - New York University
2019 Team Member of the Year - NYP/Weill Cornell Medicine
Credentials
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Lecturer in Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.S., New York University, 2017
- B.A., Colgate 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
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- 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
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- 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
Locations and Appointments
News and Media
News
External Relationships
External Relationships
Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.