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Dr. Leon Itwar, DO is an endocrinologist in New Hyde Park, NY specializing in endocrinology diabetes & metabolism. He graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Leon Itwar, DO is affiliated with NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Lake Success.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.
Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.
The symptoms of PCOS include:
PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.
Treatment for PCOS may include:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.
Dr. Leon Itwar, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2020)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2023)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Leon Itwar, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Leon Itwar, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Local 1199 PPO, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Elderplan, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSpring, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Surest, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Health Net of California, Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange, Global Excel, NYC Employees PPO Plan, American Plan Administrators, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, Screen Actors Guild, Meritain Health, Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, Oscar Gold Edge Exchange, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Oscar Secure, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Oscar Silver Edge Exchange, Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees), Medicare Part A and B, MVP Preferred EPO, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Allied, Oxford Metro, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.
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Dr. Leon Itwar is a specialist in endocrinology. He works in New Hyde Park, NY. He obtained his medical school training at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. His areas of expertise include metabolic bone diseases, graves disease, and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Itwar can take Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Itwar is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
