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Metabolic Syndrome Specialists

107 verified specialists treating metabolic syndrome from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mount Sinai Hospital, Vanderbilt Heart, and Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jeffrey Mechanick

Jeffrey Mechanick, M.D.

Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of the Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai Heart

Endocrinology

New York, NY30+ years
Lipid DisordersBone & Mineral MetabolismDiabetes & Metabolism
Macrae Linton

Macrae Linton, MD

Stephen and Mary Schillig Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Director, Vanderbilt Lipid Clinic, and Co-Director, Atherosclerosis Research Unit

Endocrinology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Serge Jabbour

Serge Jabbour, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases; Director, Jefferson Diabetes Center

Endocrinology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Obesity MedicineDiabetes & Metabolism
Charles Burant

Charles Burant, MD, PHD

Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Professor of Metabolism; Professor, Internal Medicine (Section of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes); Director, Michigan Metabolomics and Obesity Center; Director, Taubman Institute

Endocrinology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Obesity MedicineDiabetes & Metabolism
Janet McGill

Janet McGill, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Carl Bivens

Carl Bivens, M.D.

Endocrinology

Roanoke, VA
Diabetes & Metabolism
John Buse

John Buse, MD

Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor of Medicine; Chief of the Division of Endocrinology; Director of the Diabetes Center; Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Research

Endocrinology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Silvio Inzucchi

Silvio Inzucchi, MD

Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology); Clinical Chief, Section of Endocrinology; Medical Director, Yale Diabetes Center; Program Director, Endocrinology & Metabolism Fellowship

Endocrinology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Maria Lansang

Maria Lansang, MD

Endocrinology

Mentor, OH30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Louis Aronne

Louis Aronne, M.D.

Endocrinology

New York, NY30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Caroline Apovian

Caroline Apovian, M.D.

Co-Director, Center for Weight Management and Wellness; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Kathleen Wyne

Kathleen Wyne, M.D.

Professor of Internal Medicine; Director, Adult Type 1 Diabetes Program

Endocrinology

Dublin, OH30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Rita Kalyani

Rita Kalyani, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Endocrinology

Middle River, MD20+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Carol Levy

Carol Levy, MD

Professor, Medicine and Obstetrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Endocrinology

New York, NY30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Jay Skyler

Jay Skyler, MD

Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychology, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Miami, FL30+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Jose Florez

Jose Florez, MD PHD

Physician-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Jackson Professor of Clinical Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Endocrinology

Boston, MA20+ years
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Yi-Hao Yu

Yi-Hao Yu, M.D., PH.D.

Chief of Endocrinology, Greenwich Hospital; Medical Director, In-Patient Diabetes Program

Endocrinology

Stratford, CT30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Elif Oral

Elif Oral, MD

Professor, Internal Medicine (Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes)

Endocrinology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Obesity MedicineLipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Anne Goldberg

Anne Goldberg, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research

Endocrinology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Lipid Disorders
Kenneth Cusi

Kenneth Cusi, MD

Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Florida

Endocrinology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Obesity MedicineDiabetes & Metabolism

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of metabolic syndrome specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Metabolic Syndrome as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a metabolic syndrome specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for metabolic syndrome depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these metabolic syndrome specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches metabolic syndrome care.