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Dr. Morri Markowitz, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
The Children's Hospital at Montefiore 3415 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 741-2450

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Brief Intro

Morri Markowitz, MD, is Director, Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program and Professor, Pediatrics at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Markowitz's clinical interest is in providing treatment for lead poisoning, focusing on care to children and pregnant and lactating women. He also cares for children with bone mineral metabolism problems.After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Illinois in 1970, Dr. Markowitz earned his Doctor of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein in 1974. He remained at Montefiore to continue his medical training, completing his pediatrics residency in 1978 where he was Chief Resident in his final year, followed by a clinical research fellowship in pediatric endocrinology/metabolism in 1981. Following this, Dr. Markowitz completed an additional pediatric metabolism fellowship at Montefiore in 1982.Dr. Markowitz’s research assesses diagnostic and treatment modalities in lead-poisoned children. He has been principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agency-funded research projects, and he has shared his work through numerous peer-reviewed publications and invited presentations.Dr. Markowitz is board certified in General Pediatrics. He has been a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Pediatric Research and the American Society for Bone & Mineral Research, among others. Dr. Markowitz received the Master Teacher Award from Montefiore in 2003, and was named a Fullbright Scholar Specialist in 2004.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

MONTEFIORE M C-H&L MOSES DIV, 1978 - 1975

MONTEFIORE M C-H&L MOSES DIV, 1975 - 1974

Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Pediatrics

Montefiore Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1974

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
3415 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467

Specialties Treated

Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatrics

Insurance Accepted

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HealthFirst (NY)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
1199SEIU
EmblemHealth

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60