Elena Barengolts
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3365 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD STE K ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL, 60004About
Elena Barengolts, MD, obtained her medical degree in 1988 from Sechenov School of Medicine in Moscow. She then continued her medical training in the United States, attending Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago for her residency; followed by her fellowship at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. Her medical career has seen numerous achievements including the publication of her research and studies about endocrinology in renowned medical journals. Dr. Barengolts attributes her success to good character, sense of humor, continuing education, and commitment to patient care. Today, the doctor practices endocrinology at the Nutrition and Wellness Center, University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago.
Education and Training
Moscow
Sechenov School of Medicine
First Moscow Sechenov Med Institute Moscow Russia 1977
I. M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy
Board Certification
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineClinical Trials
Awards
- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
Treatments
- Endocrinology
- Bone Problems
- Osteoporosis
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago
Internships
- Moscow Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago
Articles and Publications
- Author, 'Vitamin D Role and Use in Prediabetes' Endocrine Practice, 2010
- Co-author, 'Papillary Thyroid Cancer Presenting as a Neck Mass and Massive Pleural Effusion' Endocrinologist, 2010
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Character, Sense of Humor, Continuing Education, Commitment to Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
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