Vivian Rusinek Sobel, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

About
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Expertise
- Endocrine Conditions In Pregnancy
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Neoplasm
- Pituitary Disease
- Pituitary Neoplasm
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Parathyroid Disease
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Polycystic Ovary
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Thyroid Disorder
Personal Statement
My clinical interests focus on the intersection of Endocrinology and Reproductive Health, in areas such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypogonadism in men and Premature Ovarian failure in women, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in adulthood, and Endocrine disorders in pregnancy such as thyroid disease and diabetes. I have a strong interest in thyroidology and treat many patients with both hyper- and hypothyroidism as well as thyroid cancer. I also see many patients with Type I Diabetes, or difficult-to-control Type II diabetes, and I work with patient using a wholistic approach that involves an assessment of diet, exercise and lifestyle both by me and by our dedicated nurses and nutritionists. I enjoy the practice of Endocrinology, and I enjoy the patient-care, interpersonal aspect of medicine as much as the scientific challenge to understand and treat Endocrinologic disorders.
Biography
Background:
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, 1999
Residency in Internal Medicine: New York University School of Medicine/ Bellevue Hospital Center
Fellowship in Endocrinology: Weill Medical College of Cornell University/ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Research
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
2005-2006 Weill Medical College GCRC Clinical Research Feasibility Funds (CreFF) Program Award 2004-2006 New York State Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program Award
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Internal Medicine
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Assistant Attending Physician - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.D., New York University School of Medicine, 1999
- B.S., Yale University, 1995
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 - PPO
- AETNA - Medicare
- Aetna - Weill Cornell - POS
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- CIGNA
- Emblem (HIP) Medicare Essential Network
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- 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