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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.
Read More Read less 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 Tel: (617) 919-5323
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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| Speaks English | |||
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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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