Summary

Dr. Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism in children and adolescents. She completed her internship at Maimonides Medical Center in 2002, followed by her residency there in 2004, and finished her fellowship training at the same institution in 2007. Dr. Smotkin-Tangorra holds certifications in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics, which she earned in 2004, and in pediatric endocrinology from the same board in 2007. She is fluent in both Russian and English.

Dr. Smotkin-Tangorra practices at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and sees patients in Neptune, New Jersey. Her expertise includes treating children with obesity and managing diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious diabetes complication. She also cares for infants born with congenital hypothyroidism, a condition affecting thyroid hormone production. The procedures she performs include complete blood counts to check overall health, A1c testing to monitor long-term blood sugar control, and glucose tests to diagnose diabetes. Patients rate her highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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25 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Neptune , NJPhiladelphia , PANew York , NYNewark , NJ
Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Universidad De Buenos Aires Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Margarita Smotkin-Tangorra's office is located at 19 Davis Ave, Neptune, NJ, 07753.

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