
Benjamin U Nwosu MD FAAP
Pediatric Bone Metabolism Disorders, Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology, Pediatric Obesity, Puberty Disorders/Pediatric Reproductive Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics and Endocrinology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Chief of Endocrinology, Cohen's Children Medical Center of New York. Director, Children's Diabetes Center
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1991 Marcus AvenueSuite M100New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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Summary
- Dr. Benjamin Nwosu is a pediatric endocrinologist located in New Hyde Park, NY, with subspecialties in pediatric bone metabolism disorders, diabetes endocrinology, obesity, and puberty disorders. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Howard University and a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health. He is currently a professor at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center and an endocrinologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Nwosu is experienced in vitamin D deficiency and has published several research articles related to pediatric endocrinology, including topics like type 1 diabetes and Graves' disease. He has been involved in various clinical trials and has received multiple honors, such as America’s Top Doctors and leading editorial roles in academic publications.
Clinical Expertise
- Vitamin D deficiency
Education & Training
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center/Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHDFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2000 - 2003
Howard UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
University of Nigeria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2022 - 2027
MA State Medical License 2003 - 2022
IN State Medical License 2000 - 2003
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2000
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Lead Editor, Impact of New Vitamin D Guidelines on Pediatric and Adult Health: Insights, Evidence, and Implications Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2025-2026
- Featured Research in ADA TV Thought Leaders Series: Vitamin D and Type 1 diabetes American Diabetes Association, 2024
- Lead Editor, Rising Stars in Pediatric Endocrinology Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021-2023
Clinical Trials
- The IGFBP-3 Stimulation Test: A New Tool for the Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children. Start of enrollment: 2005 Sep 01
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Low Bone Mineral Content in Children Start of enrollment: 2008 Jul 01
- Vitamin D Supplementation in Psychiatric Illnesses Start of enrollment: 2009 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Combined Use of Vitamin D and DPP-4 Inhibitors as a Potential Adjuvant Treatment Strategy to Enhance the Efficacy of Novel Beta-Cell Replacement Therapies for Type 1 D...Marcelo Maia Pinheiro, Felipe Moura Maia Pinheiro, Bruna Fioravante Di Serio, Nathalia Padilla, Benjamin Udoka Nwosu
Medical Sciences. 2025-08-18 - 8 citationsEffect of Ergocalciferol on β-Cell Function in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.Benjamin Udoka Nwosu, Sadichchha Parajuli, Rohit B Sharma, Austin F Lee
JAMA Network Open. 2024-03-04 - 1 citationsIncreased incidence of Graves' disease during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents in the United States.Naama Pollack-Schreiber, Joanna S Fishbein, Benjamin Udoka Nwosu, Parissa Salemi
Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2024-01-01
Journal Articles
- The non-dietary determinants of vitamin D status in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseaseVeit LE, Maranda L,Nwosu BU, NUTRITION, 1/1/2015
- Double Diabetes: The Evolving Treatment Paradigm in Children and AdolescentsVitamins and Trace Elements, 1/1/2013
- Vitamin D Status is Associated with Early Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Prepubertal ChildrenNwosu BU*, Cullen K, Ciccarelli C, Maranda L, Lee MM., Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 DiabetesNwosu BU, Malkani S, Maranda L., NIDDK Network of Minority Health Research Investigators, Bethesda, MD, 1/18/2013
- The Relationship between serum vitamin D and hemoglobin A1c levels in Adolescents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Nwosu BU,Maranda L, Stavre Z, Cullen K, Greenman L, Lee MM, 93rd Annual Endocrine Society Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/6./2011
- Short Term Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Body Mass Index in Adolescents receiving Second-Generation Antipsychotics.Nwosu BU, Meltzer B, Maranda L, Ciccarelli C, Reynolds D, Curtis L, King J, Frazier, JA, Lee MM, 92nd Endocrine Society‘s Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/21/2010
Lectures
- Mineral MetabolismCohen Children's Medical Center, New York, USA - 12/10/2025
- World Diabetes Day Lecture Series: Vitamin D and Type 1 diabetesSao Paulo, Brazil - 11/15/2025
- Adjunctive vitamin D and type 1 diabetesSao Paolo, Brazil - 9/27/2025
Other
- New Medical Research Shows Vitamin D Deficiency Observed in Children, Adolescents and Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Calling Attention to Managing Nutriti...Nwosu, B., Yahoo Finance
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/medical-research-showsvitamin-d-130400854.html
1/1/2017 - Benjamin Nwosu confirms accuracy of simple method to detect honeymoon period in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.UMaasMedNow
https://umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2017/09/benjamin-nwosu-confirms-accuracy-of-simplemethod-to-detect-honeymoon-period-in-children-newly-diagnosed-with-type-1-diabetes/
1/1/2017 - Predictive tool for children with type 1 diabetes will improve care, avoid complicationsUMassMedNow
http://www.umassmed.edu/news/newsarchives/2017/5/predictive-tool-for-children-with-type-1-diabetes-will-improve-care-avoidcomplications/
1/1/2017
Press Mentions
Stronger bones, brighter futureAugust 1st, 2025
Promising Findings Regarding The Ergocalciferol’s Impact on β-Cell Function in New-Onset Type 1 DiabetesMarch 5th, 2024
High-dose vitamin D supplementation shows promise to slow T1D progressionNovember 1st, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
- The Endocrine SocietyMember
- Pediatric Endocrine SocietyMember
- Pediatric Academic SocietiesMember
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