Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, Endocrinology-Diabetes
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Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

4/5(6)
675 S Babcock St Melbourne FL, 32901
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About

Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, is a top endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician who lends her skills and expertise to serve patients at her private practice, New York Endocrinology, in New York City. She additionally serves as Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Hospital. With eleven years of experience as an endocrinologist, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system with a focus on diabetes type I and II, obesity medicine, and thyroid disorders. Her areas of expertise cover diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, gestational and steroid induced diabetes, Cushing disease, osteopenia, prolactinomas, pituitary adenoma, PCOS, transgender medicine, amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal adenomas, etc. Dr. Salas-Whalen is also an expert in hype and hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hyperaldosteronism, hyperparathyroidism, hyper and hyponatremia, and hyperlipidemia. Prior to her current endeavors, she served for 3 years in an underserved area in Florida. She also performs in-office thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules, as well as gynecomastia (breast growth in men).

Education and Training

Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez 0

Board Certification

American Board of Obesity Medicine

Endocrinology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can being on too much thyroid medicine cause quick episodes of dizziness?

    Yes, we can see this when your thyroid dose may be too high and it's causing some rapid heart beat and shortness of breath. Can be corrected by lowering your dose if your TSH is suppressed. READ MORE

  • Deka in covid-19?

    Hi, Yes, if they have type 2 diabetes. My best recommendation is for you to maintain a normal weight to avoid developing diabetes. READ MORE

  • How does Glycomet SR help in losing weight?

    Hello, Glycomet is a combination of two medications; glyburide and metformin. This medication won't help you to loose weight. Glyburide is a very old medication and as a side effect causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which in turn increases appetite. I would say I see more weight gain than weight neutral with glyburide. Metformin may help loose some weight (no more than 5 lbs) if taken without the glyburide. We have better options for diabetes and weight loss. Discuss with your physician using GLP1 analogs such as Victoza, Ozempic, Tresiba. READ MORE

  • How should diabetes be treated in patients who have had it for a long time?

    Hello, An A1C of 11 is very elevated. As you mention, this is poorly control diabetes. If your mother is not on insulin at the moment she might need to be now. If already in insulin then insulin needs to be adjusted. With out knowing her kidney function I would suggest a SGLT 2 inhibitor which helps by urinating the excess sugar and a GLP1 agonist. Will help the pancreas produce more insulin and control carb intake. Your mom should seek the help of an endocrinologist to control her glucose. Also, as I like to tell patients remember that glucose control 80% is diet and 20% is medication (unless insulin dependent). READ MORE

  • Can my thyroid be the reason behind my high cholesterol?

    Hello, yes this can definitely be the case. Many times we see elevated cholesterol and some other lab abnormalities when the TSH is abnormal. More specifically when the TSH is elevated we can see an elevated cholesterol. Here, first we need to correct your TSH and when normal we can recheck your cholesterol panel. READ MORE

  • How can I lose weight if I havediabetes?

    That is a great question. Losing weight will significantly improve your diabetes and your provider may be able to reduce the amount of medications you are taking. Losing weight with Type 2 diabetes has become much easier since the introduction of GLP-1 agonists as treatment. This medications work so well in helping with weight loss that they are also used also solely for weight control. Please ask your provider if this is an option for you. We have several commercial names including Victoza, Ozempic. Rocio Salas-Whalen, M.D. READ MORE

  • Can type 2 diabetes ever be reversed?

    It depends but mostly he can control it. To control or "reverse" it he must be in an ideal weight for his height, maintain it and adhere to a low carb/low glucose/low starch diet. Ideally Diabetes should be controlled with healthy eating and weight loss (if overweight). READ MORE

  • With a family history of type 2 diabetes, is my daughter at a risk of juvenile diabetes?

    Type 2 diabetes has a genetic and environmental factor. The genetic inheritance risk will always be there. Maintaining a healthy weight through life will help her prevent Type 2 diabetes . Juvenile diabetes is also known as Type 1 diabetes. This has no environmental factors, meaning that even if she eats lots of sugar trough life she won’t develop this type of diabetes. Eating too much sugar is never good. At her age she can develop cavities. READ MORE

  • Are there side effects of Metformin therapy for children?

    Metformjn is usually not indicated for Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes requires insulin. If your daughter is truly a Type 1 diabetic, meaning she had positive antibodies such as anti GAD and anti islet cell antibodies then metformin won’t help her. Unless the metformin was recommended for a superimposed health problem such as PCOS then metformin can help for the PCOS but not type 1 diabetes. READ MORE

  • What tests measure parathyroid hormone levels?

    Yes. Parathyroid hormone level is obtained via a blood test. READ MORE

  • What is the best weight loss pill for metabolic syndrome?

    Obesity medicine has changed dramatically in the last years. Meaning we have many and safe options. Please see a endocrinologist or obesity medicine specialist to discuss your history and decide what weight loss medication is best for you. There are many factors to consider when choosing a weight loss medication. Such as age, wanting pregnancy or not, reason for the weight gain and if any other health problems are present. READ MORE

  • How often should I monitor my blood sugar with type 2 diabetes?

    It depends in the treatment you are currently for your diabetes. If in insulin and pills then you need to check at least 3 times a day. But if only on oral medication usually 1-2 times is ok. At the beginning of the diagnosis is good to check offen specially when you wake up and before and after a meal. This is the time you will learn how your sugar responds to certain foods. Also when adding or changing medication it’s good to check often to see if the medication/dose is working. But a controlled type 2 diabetic on oral medication one time is ok, again this is when you are in a steady treatment that does not jnvolve insulin. READ MORE

  • Why do children get metabolic syndrome?

    Hello. Unfortunately we are seeing metabolic syndrome and obesity in children in scary numbers. Yes it is possible for your son to have metabolic syndrome. There are certain criteria that needs to be present to make the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in children. Such as waist circumference, elevated lipid levels, elevated blood pressure. The criteria from adult metabolic syndrome is about different than in children. My recommendation is to see a pediatric endocrinologist or a obesity medicine specialist. READ MORE

  • Is it safe for diabetics to have children?

    Yes! Pregnancy is not contraindicated in either type of diabetes. Now what we recommend is that your glucose is optimally controlled before pregnancy. This will help avoid any pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or hypoglycemia on the newborn. Also tight controlled during the pregnancy is the safest for you and your baby. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

DiabetesObesityThyroid diseaseThyroid UltrasoundThyroid nodule FNAPCOS

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor NYU Langone Hospital -

Professional Memberships

  • American Thyroid Association  
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists  
  • American Obesity Association  

Fellowships

  • John Hopkins University school of Medicine Obesity Surgery 
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism 

Fellowships

  • University of Maryland (2010)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Endocrine Society, Obesity Medicine Association, American Thyroid Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of the field, education, technology, patient care, making a difference

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD's Practice location

New York Endocrinology

1107 Park Avenue -
New York, ny 10128
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New patients: 212-722-3636
Fax: 212-722-3639
www.nyendocrinology.com

Rocio Salas-Carrillo, Md

22 S Greene St #112 -
Baltimore, MD 21201
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New patients: 410-328-6542

Practice At 675 S Babcock St

675 S Babcock St -
Melbourne, FL 32901
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New patients: 321-777-4461
Fax: 321-777-0306

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Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, who serves patients in New York, New York.

Dr. Salas-Whalen is a triple board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Her passion for medicine and her patients’ wellness fuels the results-driven approach to her practice at New York Endocrinology, of which she is the Founder.

Guided by the philosophy that every patient is different, she believes that effective care must be customized according to individual needs. She is a strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially in regard to obesity and diabetes. Her practice is based on achieving results through teamwork between physician and patient.

Treating patients for all general endocrinology needs, her areas of expertise include: osteoporosis; thyroid disease, including in-office ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy; obesity medicine; diabetes type I and type II, gestational and steroid induced; adrenal adenomas; amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea; congenital adrenal hyperplasia; cushing disease; gynecomastia (breast growth in men); hyperaldosteronism; hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia; hyperlipidemia; hyperparathyroidism; hypoglycemia; hypo and hypernatremia (low or high sodium levels); osteopenia; pituitary adenoma; PCOS; prolactinomas; and transgender medicine. She performs in-office thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules.

“There’s a lot of lifestyle and behavioral therapy that goes hand-in-hand with pharmacotherapy in obesity medicine, so having that time with my patients is crucial. When I see a new patient, I allot sixty minutes for our visit, and every follow-up visit after that is thirty minutes (though I do sometimes go over). This allows me ample time to speak with each patient about their condition and everything that may be affecting their health. I also guide them on how to make healthier choices that will have an impact on their overall well-being. Seeing how this approach has changed my patients’ lives for the better has been incredibly rewarding. It’s proof that obesity is treatable, and that medications work wonderfully alongside informative lifestyle and behavioral changes” as stated by Dr. Salas-Whalen.

An active participant in the continuing advancement of her field and a strong proponent of lifelong career learning, she is a Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Hospital.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Salas-Whalen graduated with her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. She then went on to perform her residency in internal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, and her research fellowship in obesity surgery at John Hopkins University. This was followed by a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2010.

“Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that I wanted to become a doctor. I’m the first physician on both sides of my family, so while I wasn’t necessarily exposed to it growing up, I still had a strong passion for medicine starting from a young age. I think I can trace my interest back to my insatiable curiosity as a child: I was always interested in how things work — especially the human body. I couldn’t understand why taking certain medications would help with some conditions but not others. I wanted to get to the bottom of how things worked and why” expressed Dr. Salas-Whalen.

Believing in the power of patient knowledge in driving outcomes and promoting lifelong health, she is board-certified in internal medicine, obesity medicine & endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Holding membership status with several professional organizations, Dr. Salas-Whalen is an active member of the American Thyroid Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the American Obesity Association, and the Endocrine Society.

Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system that endocrinologists deal with include diabetes mellitus, as well as adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders, among others. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Salas-Whalen’s favorite meal is anything spicy. She loves Mexican food, Thai food, Indian food — anything that serves up that hot, burning feeling. She speaks English and Spanish fluently.

 

Additional Information

Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, is a Leading Endocrinologist and Owner of New York Endocrinology in New York City, NY

Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, is a top endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician who lends her skills and expertise to serve patients at her private practice, New York Endocrinology, in New York City. She additionally serves as Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Hospital. With eleven years of experience as an endocrinologist, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system with a focus on diabetes type I and II, obesity medicine, and thyroid disorders. Her areas of expertise cover diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, gestational and steroid induced diabetes, Cushing disease, osteopenia, prolactinomas, pituitary adenoma, PCOS, transgender medicine, amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal adenomas, etc. Dr. Salas-Whalen is also an expert in hype and hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hyperaldosteronism, hyperparathyroidism, hyper and hyponatremia, and hyperlipidemia. Prior to her current endeavors, she served for 3 years in an underserved area in Florida. She also performs in-office thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules, as well as gynecomastia (breast growth in men). For more information about Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, please visit https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1821257916/rocio-salas-whalen.

 
According to the Society for Endocrinology, “An endocrinologist is a doctor that treats diseases related to problems with hormones. A hormone is a chemical messenger that travels from one cell to another. Hormones are released in one part of the body, travel in the blood stream and have an effect on other part of the body. This helps different parts of the human body to communicate with each other. Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands, such as the pituitary, thyroid or adrenal glands.” In her practice, Dr. Salas-Whalen is driven by the philosophy that every patient is different. Her belief is that care must be customized according to individual needs to be effective. A strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially regarding obesity and diabetes, Dr. Salas-Whalen states “Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that I wanted to become a doctor. I am the first physician on both sides of my family, so while I was not necessarily exposed to it growing up, I still had a strong passion for medicine starting from a young age. I think I can trace my interest back to my insatiable curiosity as a child: I was always interested in how things work - especially the human body”. For more information about Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, please visit https://www.nyendocrinology.com/dr-salas-whalen.

Following 7 years of medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, went on to complete a three-year residency in internal medicine at NYC Health +hospitals/Jacobi (2004-2007). She then engaged on a one-year research fellowship in obesity surgery at John Hopkins University school of Medicine (2007-2008), followed by a two-year fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Maryland Medical Center (2008-2010). Dr. Salas-Whalen attained board certification in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She then pursued her board certification in obesity medicine with the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Furthermore, she is a member the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Thyroid Association, and the American Obesity Association, and the Endocrine Society. Outside of work, she loves anything spicy, especially Mexican food, Indian food, and Thai food. She speaks English and Spanish fluently. For more information about Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1884625-Rocio-Salas-Whalen-Endocrinology-Diabetes.

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