Weill Cornell Medicine physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism provide a collaborative team approach, with comprehensive case management and development of individualized treatment plans for patients. Our medical team is composed of diabetologists, a certified diabetes educator, and a registered dietician, all working together to ensure that patients receive 360® support to manage their diabetes and endocrine conditions.
We also provide care for patients with general and reproductive endocrinology concerns, including the treatment of menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, menopause, and osteoporosis.
Our doctors—New York City-based diabetes physicians—offer specialty care in thyroid disease, with particular emphasis on thyroid cancer, and in the prevention of the recurrence of kidney stones. If surgery is needed for the treatment of an endocrine disorder, an endocrine surgeon is on site as part of our comprehensive team.
Specialized endocrinology care for children is also available, providing treatment for childhood hypertension, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, diabetes, as well as disorders relating to bone minerals and metabolism, thyroid problems, and disorders of growth, development, puberty and sex differentiation.
Patients looking for first-rate and compassionate care from a leading endocrinology and diabetes physician in New York will find the help they need at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Welcome to the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, led by Division Chief Dr. Laura Alonso. As part of a world-class academic medical center, the division’s, driving mission is to provide top-quality patient care, to advance cutting edge research, and to train the next generation of physician and scientist leaders in endocrinology.
In endocrinology, we provide the highest standard of care for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. We offer a multidisciplinary team approach for diabetes care with comprehensive case management and individualized treatment plans. Our expert team includes diabetologists, certified diabetes educators, registered dieticians, and an administrative staff who are experienced in intensive diabetes management, including insulin pump therapy. Our team has extensive experience with gestational diabetes and pregnancy in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. We also perform clinical research funded by federal agencies to advance knowledge in clinical medicine. Our faculty are knowledgeable across the range of endocrine and hormonal disorders, including thyroid disorders and cancer, pituitary and adrenal disorders, calcium and bone disease, and male and female hormone imbalances.
The Comprehensive Weight Control Center located at 1165 York Ave is directed by Louis J. Aronne, M.D., Professor of Clinical Medicine and the Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research. Dr. Aronne and the staff of endocrinology, nutrition, and obesity medicine specialists have developed and provide a unique form of “weight-centric” patient care to achieve weight loss in complex cases, which has provided the clinical foundation for the field of Obesity Medicine.
Clinical Care Areas of Expertise
• General Endocrinology • Diabetes, Type 1 and 2 • Reproductive Endocrinology, including the treatment of menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, menopause, and hypogonadism • Thyroid disease, with particular emphasis on thyroid cancer • Disorders of calcium metabolism • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease • Disorders of the pituitary and adrenal gland • Obesity & weight loss
"I have been treated by Dr. Kumar for at least five years, I travel several hours to be treated for a rare medical condition. I consider her to be the best in her field, this is coming from someone who has gone to top specialists my entire life. She is a busy lady but she does find the time to connect with you. If you have some negative test results she will find the time to contact you. I highly recommend Dr. Kumar for Endocrine issues and also weight loss issues."
"I have been treated by Dr. Kumar for at least five years, I travel several hours to be treated for a rare medical condition. I consider her to be the best in her field, this is coming from someone who has gone to top specialists my entire life. She is a busy lady but she does find the time to connect with you. If you have some negative test results she will find the time to contact you. I highly recommend Dr. Kumar for Endocrine issues and also weight loss issues."