Summary

Dr. Elaine Alice Cong is an Attending Physician at HSS and is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with endocrine conditions with particular interest in bone health. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, Dr. Cong received her medical degree from Einstein College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and trained as a fellow in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. During medical school, Dr. Cong received the Edward Weinstein Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Human Commitment. During her fellowship, she received the Endocrine Fellows Foundation Research Grant to investigate problems of thinking and memory in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, a metabolic bone disease. She has presented at national academic conferences and authored peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Cong is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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Office Location

HSS - River Terrace

519 E 72nd St Ste 202New York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elaine Cong

  • Aetna
  • BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper
  • BCBS Anthem NY
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Horizon
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth GHI
  • EmblemHealth HIP
  • EmblemHealth Medicare
  • EmblemHealth Select Care
  • Medicare
  • Oxford
  • The Empire Plan NYSHIP
  • UHC Medicare HMO
  • UHC Medicare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Compass

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elaine Cong has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elaine Cong has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Elaine Cong holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New Jersey and New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2009 and Albert Einstein College Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Cong's NPI number is 1710120944.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Elaine Cong accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Elaine Cong affiliated with?
Dr. Elaine Cong is affiliated with Englewood Hospital And Medical Center.
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Does Dr. Elaine Cong accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Elaine Cong speak?
Dr. Elaine Cong speaks Spanish and English.

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