Dr. Marvin A. Leder, MD, FACP, FACE
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
99-01 Queens Blvd Rego Park NY, 11374About
Dr. Marvin Leder practices Endocrinology in Rego Park, NY. Dr. Leder specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys 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.
Education and Training
Syracuse
State University of New York Upstate College of Medicine
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1957
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Marvin A. Leder, MD, FACP, FACE's Expert Contributions
Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
It is known that strokes and heart attacks occur 2 to 4 times as frequently in diabetics than in non diabetics.An article that appeared in an August 8, 2018 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine reviewed the outcomes of 271,000 diabetics in the Swedish National Diabetes Register. I compared...
Borderline diabetic?
Addendum sugar 130 after meal not in diabetic range READ MORE
I'm so hairy and I'm a girl?
There are several diseases that have hirsutism as a symptom. They are hormonal illnesses and usually need evaluation by an endocrinologist. Please discuss this with your doctor. READ MORE
Can type 2 diabetics eat sugar?
They should not eat sugar. If they are sugar the amounts would be needed to calibrate very small amounts. I do not recommend it. There is usually insulin resistance and the blood sugar could go very high. READ MORE
Diabetes management?
Dear patient ; if you are not eating high quantities of sugar after dinner you have severe insulin resistance and need more nighttime insulin and hypogoglcemic therapy. See your physician to discuss. Respectfully Marvin A Leder MD F ACP FACE READ MORE
Is it safe to have a baby if you are diabetic?
Absolutely; we have been delivering healthy babies now for over 60 years, but keep diabetic control good with A1c low. Respectfully Marvin A Leder, MD, FACP, FACE READ MORE
What happens if a diabetic child has low blood sugar at school?
The school knows the problem and the nurse administers sugar. The point is not to allow that to happen by studying the causes and prevention of hypoglycemia with your physician. Respectfully, Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Taking cinnamon for diabetes?
I believe cinnamon only dangerous in the presence of liver disease. Respectfully Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Do I have hyperthyroidism?
Subclinical hyperthyroidism; needs further studies for definitive diagnosis. READ MORE
How long does a thyroid CT scan with contrast take?
Five minutes READ MORE
Thyroid test results?
Dear patient. The thyroidectomy has caused minimal hypothyroidism , and the Levothroxine should be adjusted. Respectfully Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Hypothyroid condition?
Yes. I always tell my patients to allow at least 30 minutes after taking the pill before they eat. READ MORE
Will my bones grow stronger?
Dear patient; add Vit D 800 units and calcium1200 mg daily assuming they are normal to start. After three months have blood work done including vit D, phosphorous, alkaline phosphatase, and compare to your levels. READ MORE
Mystery illness?
Dear patient; migraine headaches can present with wt loss, headache, eye pain. I would see an opthalmologist for evaluation and then an endocrinologist for thyroid adjustment. Hypothyroidism usually causes wt gain, not loss. READ MORE
Which suppository to use?
I would prefer a GI to answer this question as it is complex. I generally like fiber in the am with fluids and Miralax or Dulcolax at night. READ MORE
Thyroid issues?
Dear patient, Ask your doctor to do tsh and feet4. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Covid and type 2 diabetes?
Dear patient, Please call your doctor. He may want to change meds to account for new situation. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Is the GOLO pill safe?
PS I don’t really believe in Golo but as stated if you think as part of a program it will help I am all for it READ MORE
Cyst antibiotics?
Dear patient, You must immediately see your physician for further advice as to decreasing insulin dosage, and changing meds. Respectfully, Marvin Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Does PCOS affect growth, height, and physical development?
Dear patient, Skeletal observations reveal slightly higher trunk height and smaller leg size compared to norms due to hormone changes. PCOS affects hair growth and distribution as well as other skeletal changes due to male hormones.may be overweight, susceptible to type 2 diabetes, menstrual dysfunction. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Am I type 2, pre-diabetic, or normal?
Dear patient, An A1c of 7.1 is definitely diabetic, although others pre-diabetic and fbs pre-diabetic. BMI about 35. I place you in the diabetic group and would immediately start you on a treatment program. Please see your doctor as soon as possible. Respectfully, Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Internal Medicine 1964 Board Certification
- Internal Medicine 1974 Re-certification
- Certified, Bone Densitometry 2002 International Society of Clinical Densitometry
- Bone Densitometry 2008 Recertified
- Endocrinology Module 2014 American Board of Internal Medicine
- Thyroid Ultrasound 2000 Certification
- MKSAP 1995 Endocrinology and Metabolism
- AACE 2001 Self-Assesment Exam
- Certificate of Recognition 2017 Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care
- NCQA 2018 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 1997 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 1998 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 1999 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2000 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2001 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2002 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2003 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care, 2005 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2004 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2006 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2007 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2008 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2009 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2010 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2011 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2012 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2013 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2014 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2015 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2016 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2017 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2018 The American Diabetes Association
- Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes Care 2019 The American Diabetes Association
Internships
- King County Hospital University
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