Skip to main content
Barney Softness, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

BarneySoftnessMD

Pediatric Endocrinology New York, NY

Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center @ Columbia University

Overview of Dr. Softness

Dr. Barney Softness is a pediatric endocrinologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 37 years. Dr. Softness accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 42 doctors at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and one of 24 doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center who specialize in Pediatric Endocrinology. He has 8 publications and over 200 citings.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1983 - 1985
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014, 2016
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003, 2006-2014, 2016
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Join now to see all

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    GHI PPO
    Great West PPO
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment