Endocrinology at Madison Square Park
See an endocrinologist without the long wait
Sona Shah, MD, treats diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, PCOS, and other hormone conditions. Each visit offers time to review your history, medicines, and recent test results with her.
Request an appointment- Phone
- 646-389-0001
What an endocrinologist treats
Endocrinologists are physicians who train in internal medicine and then in hormones and metabolism, which is how your body turns food into energy. The work covers diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis and other bone conditions, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and other hormone conditions, and disorders of the pituitary and adrenal glands.
Conditions we treat
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes (blood sugar that is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range), with medicine and lifestyle plans built around your routine.
Thyroid disorders
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, and thyroid nodules (lumps in the thyroid).
Bone disorders
Thinning bones (osteoporosis) and low bone density (osteopenia), with a check of your fracture risk and a treatment plan.
Reproductive hormonal conditions
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause, and other hormone imbalances.
Pituitary disorders
Growths and other conditions of the pituitary, a small gland at the base of the brain that controls many other hormones, when they cause too much or too little of a hormone.
Adrenal disorders
Nodules on the adrenal glands (small glands on top of the kidneys), adrenal insufficiency (too little adrenal hormone), and too much cortisol (a stress hormone) or aldosterone (a hormone that helps control salt and blood pressure).
Meet your endocrinologist
Sona Shah, MD
A thoughtful approach to hormonal and metabolic health
Dr. Sona Shah is board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has practiced adult endocrinology for the past decade. She treats hormonal and metabolic conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, bone disorders, reproductive hormonal conditions, pituitary disorders, and adrenal disorders.
She has a particular interest in women’s health and in combining lifestyle changes with evidence-based medicine. Her approach makes room for a patient’s history, priorities, and everyday life.
Dr. Shah sees people with a new diagnosis, people who want to revisit a current treatment plan, and people who want to get ahead of changes in their metabolic health. She works with each patient to decide on the next step.
Dr. Shah is affiliated with White Plains Hospital and Greenwich Hospital.
How your first visit works
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Request an appointment
Online in a few minutes, or call 646-389-0001.
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Hear back within 2 business days
Our Patient Support Team will contact you to confirm your next steps.
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Fill out your intake
Before your visit, you’ll fill out a 10 to 20 minute intake on our website. Tell us where you’ve been seen, and we’ll request your records, including recent A1C (your average blood sugar over about 3 months) or thyroid tests.
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Meet Dr. Shah
Discuss your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment plan, and next steps with Dr. Shah during your visit to our Madison Square Park clinic.
Common questions
When should I see an endocrinologist?
Talk to your doctor about whether seeing an endocrinologist may be the right next step for you. Endocrinologists often help with:
- Diabetes that’s hard to keep under control
- An abnormal thyroid test, or a lump in your thyroid (thyroid nodule)
- Thinning bones (osteoporosis), or a broken bone from a minor fall
- Irregular periods or signs of PCOS
- Something found in your adrenal or pituitary gland on a blood test or scan
Do you treat Hashimoto’s?
Yes. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid, and it is a common cause of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Dr. Shah also treats Graves’ disease, an overactive thyroid, and thyroid nodules.
Can an endocrinologist help with PCOS?
Yes. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a hormone condition that can cause irregular periods, acne, extra hair growth, and insulin resistance, when the body doesn’t respond well to insulin. Dr. Shah treats PCOS and other reproductive hormonal conditions, with a particular interest in women’s health.
Should I see an endocrinologist for diabetes?
Many people with type 2 diabetes get their diabetes care from a primary care clinician, such as a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. An endocrinologist can help if you have type 1 diabetes, if your blood sugar is hard to keep in range, or if your A1C stays above your goal.
Do endocrinologists treat osteoporosis?
Yes. Osteoporosis (thinning bones) is often linked to hormones, including the changes that come with menopause. Dr. Shah reviews your bone density scan and your risk of breaking a bone, looks for other causes, and makes a treatment plan with you.
Do I need a referral to see an endocrinologist?
No. You can request an appointment directly or call 646-389-0001.
What happens at the first endocrinology visit?
Dr. Shah reviews your history, medicines, and recent test results, and talks through your priorities and daily routine. She may order more blood tests, a thyroid ultrasound, or a bone density scan, and the results shape the plan you make together.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, a list of your current medicines and supplements, and recent results such as an A1C, thyroid tests, or a bone density scan. If you check your blood sugar at home, bring your meter or glucose sensor readings.
Where is Madison Medical Care?
We’re at 30 E 23rd St, Floor 7, New York, NY 10010, on Madison Square Park, near Flatiron, NoMad, and Gramercy. Directions, phone, and email are on our contact page.
Reviewed by Joe Kimura, MD