About Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
Dr. Salas-Whalen is a triple board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes and thyroid disorders. She believes that every patient is different, and that effective care must be customized according to individual needs. She is a strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially in regard to obesity and diabetes. She performs in-office thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules. Dr. Salas-Whalen is an active participant in the continuing advancement of her field and a strong proponent of lifelong career learning. She is a clinical instructor at NYU Langone Hospital. Dr. Salas-Whalen strongly believe in giving each patient the time and attention they need. For this reason, Dr. Salas-Whalen does not take insurance. We are an out of network practice. As a courtesy we will submit a claim to your insurance for you to be reimbursed. Dr. Salas-Whalen speaks English and Spanish fluently. Dr. Salas-Whalen also does telemedicine if you are not local. *YOUR APPOINTMENT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU SPEAK TO OUR ASSISTANT*
Specialties
- Endocrinologist
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- NYU Langone Health
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
- American Board of Obesity Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Residency in Internal Medicine
- University of Maryland, Fellowship in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes
Professional memberships
- Endocrine Society
- American Obesity Association
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Thyroid Association
Awards and publications
- Research fellow in Obesity Surgery at John Hopkins University
- “Prospective Study of Gut Hormone and Metabolic Changes after Adjustable Gastric Banding and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.” J. Korner, W. Inabnet, G. Febres, I.M. Conwell, D.J. McMahon, R. Salas-Carrillo, C. Taveras, B. Schrope and M. Bessler. International Journal of Obesity (2009): 1-10. Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA and Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
- "Accuracy and reliability of the Nova Stat-Strip Glucose Meter for Real-Time Blood Glucose Determinations During Glucose Clamp Studies.” A. Rabiee, T. Magruder, C. Grant, R. Salas-Carrillo, A. Gillette, J. DuBois, R. Shannon, D.K. Andersen and D. Elahi. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 4.5 (2010): 1195-1201. Department of Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, Nova Biomedical, Waltham, MA and Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Zocdoc awards
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1821257916
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen's office location
New York Endocrinology
1107 Park Ave
New York, NY 10128
Patient reviews for Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
she was great! not in a rush, very attentive, explained me everything, ordered tests i didn't even realize i should check, cares a lot :)
Amazing bedside manner. She is very personable. You don't feel rushed. Explains everything.
Dr is very thorough, on time and knowledgeable
She listened and explained everything she was doing. I didn’t feel rushed at all. Pragmatic but thorough.
Professional and kind. Really wanted to find a solution. Confident, I left feeling optimistic.
I was very pleased with Dr Salas-Whalen’s care and attention and thorough review of my issues in a face to face conversation (not while staring at a computer or her notes). Excellent first visit.
Very Pleased. Goes above and beyond what is expected. Knows her craft.
She was very knowledgeable and put me at ease.
She was attentive, compassionate and knowledgeable about my condition.
Great experience... she is patient and very professional.
dr whalen was very kind, patient, and informative.
She was nice, thorough, listened well, and was not dismissive of my concerns.
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Which hospital is Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen affiliated with?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
What practice does Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen work with?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen works with New York Endocrinology.
Where is Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen’s office located?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen's office is located at 1107 Park Ave, New York, NY 10128.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen have?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine), and American Board of Obesity Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen frequently sees patients for Endocrinology Consultation, Endocrinology Follow Up, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Thyroid Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen speak?
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen in reviews?
22 patients have reviewed Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. The overall rating for this doctor is 5.00/5. They have a 5.00/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.
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