Dr. Barrie Weinstein

Dr. Barrie Weinstein is a double board-certified endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience providing advanced, evidence-based care for metabolic health, bone care and thyroid disease, as well as diabetes, and other endocrine issues. After 18 years at the Faculty Practice of The Mount Sinai Hospital, she is now Medical Director of Well by Messer’s Midtown East location.

Academic Background

Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
Medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine
Undergraduate degree from Binghamton University

Professional Memberships

Endocrine Society
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Board Certifications

Dr. Weinstein is board certified in:

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Nutrition (Physician Nutrition Specialist)
Internal Medicine

Dr. Weinstein is also certified in:

Clinical Densitometry

Hospital Privileges

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Assistant Professor

Get to Know Dr. Barrie Weinstein

Why Did You Become a Doctor?

I am the first doctor in my extended family. Growing up, my father struggled with his ulcerative colitis. He was so grateful to his many physicians who provided personalized care and ultimately helped him avoid surgery. As such, the impact and value of high quality, long-term, personalized care was clear to me from a young age. I have been fascinated with the medical field for as long as I can remember and love the relationships I build with patients while developing the right care regimens for them.

What Made You Focus on Endocrinology?

In medical school and residency, I found Endocrinology fascinating because it encompasses so many different organ systems. I loved the puzzle of figuring out the key underlying issues and viewing the patient as a full person rather than one particular system of organs. Endocrinology offers the opportunity to get to know patients very well, understand their challenges, assess the relevant empirical evidence, explain available treatments, and find the right plan for each patient. Working with patients to find the right solution for them and then seeing the results is exciting for me, every time. The mix of patients, challenges, treatment plans, and preventative care regimens means some patients come in for just a few visits and others develop years-long relationships.

What Is Your Approach to Medicine?

Listening to patients’ needs, wants, and medical history and applying my two decades of expertise is how I provide the best personalized care. I spent 18 years at The Mount Sinai Hospital, an academic institution, so my practice is based on an evidence-based approach. Additionally, medicine is ever-evolving, and I have found that there is a time and place for alternative treatments, supplements, and approaches that may not yet have the randomized control study to back them up. Providing the highest level of care takes time. At Mount Sinai I saw up to 25 patients per day, meaning less time for each patient. One of the reasons I joined Well by Messer was because I wanted to have more time with each patient in order to more fully understand their history and needs and assess the right plan for them.

How Would You Define Patient Care?

Patient care is all about developing a deep understanding of what a patient needs and applying the proper treatment course to address their concerns. It involves being respectful and responsive as well as collaborative with their other providers.

Do You Do Any Philanthropic Work?

I dedicate a portion of my practice to patients from underserved communities and do not charge them any fees.

Publications

Liu XH, Kirschenbaum A, Weinstein BM, Zaidi M, Yao S, Levine AC. Prostaglandin E2 modulates components of the Wnt signaling system in bone and prostate cancer cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2010 April 9;394(3):715-20
Madorin C, Owen R, Fraser W, Phillip K, Pellitteri, Radbill B, Rinaldo A, Seethala R, Shaha A, Silver C, Suh MY, Weinstein B, Ferlito A. The surgical management of renal hyperparathyroidism. Eur Arch of Otorhinolaryngol. 2012;269:1565
Weinstein B. Part 12, Lipids and hyperlipidemia. In: Draznin B, Epstein S, Turner HE, Wass JAH editors. Oxford American handbook of endocrinology and diabetes. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 2011. p. 659-86
Weinstein BM, Epstein S. Drug and hormone effects on Vitamin D metabolism. In: Feldman D, Pike JW, Adams JS, editors. Vitamin D. 3 rd ed. San Diego, CA: Academic Press; 2011. p. 1245-90
Weinstein B, Kirschenbaum A, Janout V, Regen S, Yao S, Levine A. Development of new compounds specifically targeting prostate cancer bone metastases. ENDO 2010: Presented at the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting; 2010 June 19-22; San Diego, CA
Weinstein B, Levine A, Kim M, Skamagas M. Adrenal histoplasmosis diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound guided FNA of the left adrenal: a review of the literature of histoplasmosis of the adrenals and EUS-guided FNA. ENDO 2009: Presented at the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting; 2009 June 10-13; Washington, DC
Weinstein B, Liu XH, Yao S, Kirschenbaum A, Levine A. Dose-dependent effects of PGE2 on osteoblasts: implications for osteoporosis treatment. ENDO 2008: Presented at the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting; 2008 June 15-18; San Francisco, CA

Medical Talks & Presentations

“Make no bones about it: osteoporosis is a major health threat”. CME course, Intensive Update with Board Review in Geriatric & Palliative Medicine. Baruch College. 2019 September. New York, NY
“Make no bones about it: osteoporosis is a major health threat”. CME course, Intensive Update with Board Review in Geriatric & Palliative Medicine. Baruch College. 2018 September. New York, NY
“Osteoporosis”. Geriatric Palliative Care Fellows Lecture Series. Icahn School of Medicine. 2018 April. New York, NY
“Make no bones about it: osteoporosis is a major health threat”. CME course, Intensive Update with Board Review in Geriatric & Palliative Medicine. Baruch College. 2017 September. New York,NY.
“Transgender medicine: an evolving field”. Endocrinology Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2016 May. New York, NY
“Starting insulin made ridiculously simple, diabetes update for the practicing physician” CME Course at Mount Sinai Medical Center. 2013 November. New York, NY
“Testosterone therapy in peri and postmenopausal women: a hair raising topic”. Endocrine Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2013 January. New York, NY.
“Hypoglycemia and vascular complications of diabetes”. Omniprex Diabetes Conference at The Mount Sinai Hospital. 2012 December. New York, NY
“Starting insulin made ridiculously simple: diabetes update for the practicing physician”. CME Course at Mount Sinai Medical Center. 2012 November. New York, NY
“Hypoglycemia and vascular risk”. Omniprex Endocrinology Exchange Experience: Meet the Experts at Mount Sinai Medical Center. 2012 September. New York, NY
“Make no bones about it: osteoporosis is not just a postmenopausal problem”. World Trade Center Program Grand Rounds. The Mount Sinai Hospital. 2012 May. New York, NY
“Hypoglycemia and vascular risk”. Omniprex Diabetes Conference at The Mount Sinai Hospital. 2011 May. New York, NY
“Bromocriptine: a new indication for an old drug”. Diabetes Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2010 January. New York, NY
“Cushing’s disease without the stigmata: a case of mistaken identity”. Endocrine Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2010 April. New York, NY
“A case of X-Linked hypophosphatemic rickets”. Endocrine Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2009 March. New York, NY
“The truth behind the acronyms: antihypertensives and their metabolic profiles”. Diabetes Grand Rounds. Icahn School of Medicine. 2009 February. New York, NY