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Dr. Ariel Zisman, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Zisman Endocrinology & Weight Loss — Aventura 2920 Ne 207th St Ste 802, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-9500

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Brief Intro

Ariel Zisman, MD, is Medical Director of the Endocrine Center of Aventura and Voluntary Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami. He is also an Adjunct Faculty at FIU College of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University, where he lectures in Endocrinology. Dr. Zisman is board certified in Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. His clinical interests are in general adult endocrinology and his research interests include insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, as well as novel therapeutic strategies in diabetes. Dr. Zisman is a member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and The Endocrine Society. He has lectured extensively and presented at various national and international meetings and medical conferences. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Diabetes, Nature Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and The Journal of Clinical Investigation, and has authored book chapters and monographs on diabetes-related research. In addition, Dr. Zisman currently serves as ad-hoc reviewer for Diabetes, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, American Journal of Medicine and Endocrine Practice. Dr. Zisman was born and raised in Venezuela, and earned his medical degree with Honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Universidad Central de Venezuela, in Caracas, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He then completed a clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Harvard Medical School, based at the Joslin Diabetes Center, the Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center and the Brigham and Women%u2019s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He joined the University of Miami as a full-time faculty in 2000. Dr. Zisman is the recipient of the John Miller Award for outstanding performance as a House Officer (UT Southwestern Medical School, 1997), the ADA Travel Award (1999), the Physician-Scientist Development Grant Award (University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 2002), and has been included in the list of Best Doctors in America since 2005. He started The Endocrine Center of Aventura in 2007, a premier private practice devoted to excellence in the care of patients with endocrine disorders and obesity, as well as clinical research activities.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Beth Israel Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti - 1993

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Dr. Zisman Endocrinology & Weight Loss — Aventura
2920 Ne 207th St Ste 802, Aventura, FL 33180
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Conditions Addressed

Hypoparathyroidism
Thyroiditis
Metabolic Syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Non-Toxic Goiter
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Ovarian Dysfunction
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
Medical Mutual
Cigna
Mutual of Omaha
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Oscar Health Insurance
Humana
SelectHealth
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
STLDentalPlan| LLC
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36