Summary

Dr. Joel Hirschhorn is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, bringing dual expertise in clinical care and research to his practice. Dr. Hirschhorn completed his pediatric residency and pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Children's Hospital, establishing a strong foundation in treating hormonal conditions across different age groups. With 31 years of experience in endocrinology, he holds certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and provides care in English.

Dr. Hirschhorn practices at Pembroke Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he treats patients with diabetes mellitus and geriatric diabetes. He also addresses growth concerns such as short stature in his patients. His diagnostic expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and thyroid function panels to evaluate hormone levels. Dr. Hirschhorn uses thyroid-stimulating hormone testing to help diagnose and monitor various thyroid conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 31 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Endocrinology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Division of Endocrinology

333 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
31 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MALYNN , MANewton Highlands , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Universidad De Murcia Facultad De Medicina Med School: Queens Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joel N. Hirschhorn

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Joel N. Hirschhorn has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joel N. Hirschhorn has the following area of expertise

  • Diabetes

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Joel N. Hirschhorn holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Endocrinology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Program, and Children's Hospital Boston.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1995.

NPI Number

Joel N. Hirschhorn's NPI number is 1063597805.

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