Dr. Beatriz Esayag-Tendler, MD

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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Beatriz Esayag-Tendler, who serves patients in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Esayag-Tendler is board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has stood for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 20 subspecialties. Certification has meant that internists have demonstrated – to their peers and to the public – that they have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care. She holds professional memberships with the American Medical Association, the American Thyroid Association, and the American Society of Hypertension. She is also President of the Connecticut Endocrine Society. Dr. Esayag-Tendler is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Hypertension and Vascular Diseases, Endocrine Neoplasia Service with the University of Connecticut. She is also a Designated Specialist in Hypertension with UConn Health, located in Farmington, Connecticut. UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1961, the center pursues excellence and innovation in the education of health professionals; the discovery, dissemination and utilization of new knowledge; the provision of patient care; and the promotion of wellness. Furthermore, UConn Health remains dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain healthy lives and restoring wellness/health to maximum attainable levels. Dr. Esayag-Tendler received her medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela. Thereafter, she completed an internship in Internal Medicine with Hospital Los Magallanes de Catia and her residency in Internal Medicine (Categorical Three Year Program) with Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Esayag-Tendler also completed her fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolism with both the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by another fellowship training in Hypertension and Vascular Diseases with the University of Connecticut. Endocrinology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and care of disorders of the endocrine (glandular) system and the associated metabolic dysfunction. As an endocrinologist, Dr. Esayag-Tendler specializes in the management of diabetes and various endocrine disorders, including endocrine tumors. Her clinical interests include primary hyperparathyroidism, thyroid carcinoma, and familial thyroid cancer. Dr. Esayag-Tendler has received several awards for her clinical expertise, including a Patients’ Choice Award for Most Compassionate Doctor in 2010 and a Humanitarian Award from Michael Reese Hospital in 1992. She attributes her success to her education, her passion for the medical field, her devotion to patient care, as well as her supportive parents and family. In her spare time, Dr. Esayag-Tendler enjoys swimming, playing tennis, reading, and traveling.

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