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Dr. Marvin A. Leder

Endocrinology-Diabetes

Dr. Marvin Leder practices Endocrinology in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Leder specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the body's glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Leder examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Dr. Marvin A. Leder
Specializes in:
  • Endocrine Diseases
  • Menopause
  • Diabetes
  • Infertility
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Rego Park, NY
  • State University of New York Upstate College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Why am I getting UTIs so often?

Dear patient, Maturation will have nothing to do with your growth and development. It probably has something to do with UTIs. I would suggest a visit to your doctor to make READ MORE
Dear patient,

Maturation will have nothing to do with your growth and development. It probably has something to do with UTIs. I would suggest a visit to your doctor to make sure there is no diabetes in view of family history.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Symptoms of diabetes?

Dear patient,

You don't mention symptoms. I would suggest you see your physician immediately for a proper evaluation.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

A diabetic's sugar level?

Dear patient,

I do not believe Tessalon can raise blood glucose levels. Please look for other causes.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Gynecomastia question?

Dear patient, I would have a pituitary mri done to rule out a Prolactinoma. This then should alleviate your anxiety about prolactin level. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, READ MORE
Dear patient,

I would have a pituitary mri done to rule out a Prolactinoma. This then should alleviate your anxiety about prolactin level.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD F ACP FACE

Throat problems?

Dear patient, I am sorry for your throat problems, it seems to me that you have had multiple ENT exams considered negative. I would see your physician and get a referral to READ MORE
Dear patient,

I am sorry for your throat problems, it seems to me that you have had multiple ENT exams considered negative. I would see your physician and get a referral to throat or swallowing physical therapy consult. I think that would help your situation.

Respectfully yours,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

What is wrong with my son?

Dear patient, Sorry for your boy's health problems. The thirst could be a manifestation of diabetes. You should see his pediatrician for a complete physical and laboratory READ MORE
Dear patient,

Sorry for your boy's health problems. The thirst could be a manifestation of diabetes. You should see his pediatrician for a complete physical and laboratory evaluation.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

What options does he have?

Dear patient,

You need a full evaluation of your condition. You should see your physician as soon as possible. 

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

My height?

Dear patient, Exercise and proper nutrition are important. Discussing growth with your pediatrician who may feel you are potential candidate in future for human growth hormone. Respectfully, Marvin READ MORE
Dear patient,

Exercise and proper nutrition are important. Discussing growth with your pediatrician who may feel you are potential candidate in future for human growth hormone.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

I have a lump when swallowing near suprasternal notch?

Dear patient, I would consult an ENT doctor for accurate diagnosis. I doubt it has anything to do with thyroid or parathyroid. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP READ MORE
Dear patient,

I would consult an ENT doctor for accurate diagnosis. I doubt it has anything to do with thyroid or parathyroid.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP F ACE

Alcohol and testosterone?

Dear Patient,

You have not hurt yourself; your testosterone will normalize.

Respectfully,

Marvin A Leder, MD FACP FACE

Diabetes and irregular periods?

Dear patient,

Please see your gynecologist to consider all problems causing irregular menses.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Is my mom's condition serious and is it reversible?

Mom has hypertensive cardiovascular disease with diastolic dysfunction, which can lead to congestive heart failure. She should  be on a low-salt diet. Excellent control of both READ MORE
Mom has hypertensive cardiovascular disease with diastolic dysfunction, which can lead to congestive heart failure. She should  be on a low-salt diet. Excellent control of both blood pressure and diabetes to prevent complications.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Level vi Lymph - Delphian?

Dear patient, I don’t think you can palpate normal Delphian node. It most likely can be palpated in thyroid or laryngeal disease. A neck surgeon might be better suited to give READ MORE
Dear patient,

I don’t think you can palpate normal Delphian node. It most likely can be palpated in thyroid or laryngeal disease. A neck surgeon might be better suited to give a more definitive answer.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Do I have diabetes?

Dear patient, Zyrexa can cause weight gain, which can lead to diabetes as well as elevated blood sugars. I follow the standard classification for diabetes: family history, READ MORE
Dear patient,

Zyrexa can cause weight gain, which can lead to diabetes as well as elevated blood sugars. I follow the standard classification for diabetes: family history, fasting sugar below 100; 2-hour post-prandial sugar less than 140; above 140 to 180 impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes over 200. Please see your physician.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Why haven't my muscles developed during puberty?

Dear patient, You need to be seen and examined as well as having appropriate blood work for accurate diagnosis. See your physician and perhaps be referred to growth and development READ MORE
Dear patient,

You need to be seen and examined as well as having appropriate blood work for accurate diagnosis. See your physician and perhaps be referred to growth and development specialist.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP fACE

Hydro seal operation?

Dear patient,

That is a problem for the surgeon to answer. I am glad diabetes is well controlled.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Type 1 diabetes mellitus patient?

Dear patient, Yes, see your physician or go to the ER as soon as possible for accurate diagnosis. Pain on eating could interfere with diabetic control. Respectfully, Marvin READ MORE
Dear patient,

Yes, see your physician or go to the ER as soon as possible for accurate diagnosis. Pain on eating could interfere with diabetic control.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD F ACP FACE

Years of pain and symptoms unanswered?

Dear patient, Sounds really tough. The leg swelling and shortness of breath may indicate cardiac disease and you may be helped by a diuretic. Follow up with cardiologist, the READ MORE
Dear patient,

Sounds really tough. The leg swelling and shortness of breath may indicate cardiac disease and you may be helped by a diuretic. Follow up with cardiologist, the arthritic complaints may be helped with rheumatologist consult. That is how I would suggest starting. The thyroid disease does not seem a problem now.
Good luck!

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

I have pains in my chest that comes and goes?

Dear patient,

Chest pain could indicate serious condition. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE

Constant headrush- should I be worried?

Dear patient,

You should visit a physician for evaluation.

Respectfully,

Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE