Dr. Leon Igel, MD, FACP
Endocrinologist
OH
At a glance
Accepts 4 insurances
1199SEIU, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Health), more+ ·
Works at Flyte Medical
13 office locations
Speaks English
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic diabetes
Underactive thyroid
Chronic diabetes
Underactive thyroid
More about Dr. Leon Igel, MD, FACP
Dr. Leon Igel specializes in the care of patients with obesity and a broad spectrum of associated endocrine conditions. His primary areas of expertise include: weight management, post-bariatric surgery care (including treatment of inadequate weight loss or weight regain after surgery), type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and disorders of the thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Dr. Igel received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with special distinction in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. He completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine (Primary Care) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, where he served as ambulatory chief resident. He subsequently completed a combined Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.
He has lectured and published broadly on the topics of obesity medicine, pharmacotherapy for the treatment of obesity, and obesity-associated endocrine conditions. He is a fellow of The Obesity Society (FTOS), and a fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
Dr. Igel lives in New York City with his wife, who is a high-risk obstetrician at Montefiore Medical Center, their son, and their Havanese dogs.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center (Internship)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Practice
Flyte Medical
Certifications
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
American College of Physicians
Obesity Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1073830006
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What practice does Dr. Leon Igel work with?
Dr. Leon Igel works with Flyte Medical.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leon Igel have?
Dr. Leon Igel is certified by Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine) and American Board of Internal Medicine.
What languages does Dr. Leon Igel speak?
Dr. Leon Igel speaks English.