Dr. Rubina A. Heptula M.D., Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Rubina A. Heptula M.D.

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

5/5(9)
3415 Bainbridge Avenue New York New York, 10467
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5/5

About

Rubina A. Heptula, MD, is the Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.  An internationally renowned scholar in pediatric diabetes, Dr. Heptula was awarded as a McNair Scholar for Juvenile Diabetes by the Janice and Robert McNair Foundation.  With the National Institutes of Health and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Dr. Heptula's research focuses on therapies and causes of Type 1 Diabetes.  Author of over 45 publications, she is also in charge of an artificial pancreas project, spearheading a possible cure for Type 1 and 2 diabetes.

Education and Training

University of Delhi

Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Pediatric Endocrinology

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric Endocrinology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine- Albert Einstein College of Medicine -

Awards

  • Top Doctor of America, 2012   

Fellowships

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

Articles and Publications

  • 46 Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Enthusiasm, Motivation

Hobbies / Sports

  • Gardening

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Rubina A. Heptula M.D.'s Practice location

3415 Bainbridge Avenue -
New York, New York 10467
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