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Barbara Hirsch, MD
Endocrine, Diabetes and Bone Diseases (Endocrinology)
About Me
Dr. Barbara R. Hirsch returned to Mount Sinai in 2025 as an experienced endocrinologist. After completing her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, Dr. Hirsch earned her medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine. She then completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by her residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. To complete her training, Dr. Hirsch went to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for her fellowship in Endocrinology. Most recently, she earned her Master's degree from Columbia University in Narrative Medicine. Dr. Hirsch is double boarded by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
In her professional community, Dr. Hirsch is a member of the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, and the American Diabetes Association. She also plays an active role in academia by teaching The Healer's Art to first year medical students as well as a lecture in Narrative Ethics
Dr. Hirsch recently authored a publication in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners titled "Transforming Diabetes Care with Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Rationale for Expanded Eligibility Criteria." She also co-authored a publication in the American Diabetes Association journal, Clinical Diabetes, titled "Importance of Postprandial Glucose in Relation to A1C and Cardiovascular Disease."
When discussing her role as a physician, Dr. Hirsch explains, "I have a masters in Narrative Medicine and value the relationships I have with my patients. In knowing and listening to patients, we can employ best practices and have the best outcomes. I strive to provide individualized personalized care. I am a huge proponent of continuous glucose monitoring for all patients with diabetes; the patient becomes part of the team. I look forward to working with you."
Language
English
Position
ASSOCIATE PHYSICIAN OFFSITE | Manhasset Medical Associates
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai South Nassau
Clinical Focus
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Disease
- Adrenal Gland Tumors
- Adrenal Incidentaloma
- Adrenal Nodule
- Adrenal Tumors
- Amenorrhea
- Andropause (Hormone Imbalance)
- Calcium Disorders / Deficiency
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Fatigue (Hormone Imbalance)
- Follicular Thyroid Cancer (FTC)
- Galactorrhea
- Goiter
- Graves Disease
- Hair Loss
- Hashimoto's Disease
- High Blood Sugar / Hyperglycemia
- High Calcium Level / Hypercalcemia
- High Cholesterol
- Hirsutism
- Hormonal Imbalance
- Hormone Disorders
- Hyperandrogenism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia / Elevated Prolactin Level
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impotence
- Insulinoma
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Low Blood Pressure / Hypotension
- Low Calcium Level / Hypocalcemia
- Low Cortisol Levels / Hypocortisolism / Addison's Disease
- Low Testosterone
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multinodular Goiter
- Nontoxic Nodular Goiter
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overactive Parathyroid / Hyperparathyroidism
- Pancreatic Diabetes
- Panhypopituitarism
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Parathyroid Hyperplasia
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Cyst
- Pituitary Diseases
- Pituitary Macroadenomas
- Pituitary Microadenoma
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Diseases
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroiditis
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Weight Gain (Hormone Imbalance)
- Weight Management
Education
MD, University at Buffalo
Internship, Internal Medicine
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Endocrinology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- 1199 SEIU
- AETNA - Commercial
- AETNA - Medicare
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Fidelis Health Care
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- Multiplan PHCS
- Oscar
- Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Top Tier
- WellCare Health Plan
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Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. HIRSCH has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.