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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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismNurse PractitionerEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
31 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MASalem , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Universite De Yaounde I Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Joel N. Hirschhorn has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel N. Hirschhorn has the following area of expertise

  • Diabetes

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Endocrinology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Program
Children's Hospital Boston

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsGraduated in 1995

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Dr. Joel N. Hirschhorn is affiliated with Pembroke Hospital.
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Dr. Joel N. Hirschhorn's office is located at 333 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.

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