Vafa Tabatabaie

Dr. Vafa Tabatabaie is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Endocrinology) and Orthopaedic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She serves as Interim Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Director of the Fracture Liaison Service at Montefiore Medical Center. Her research focuses on osteoporosis prevention, metabolic bone disease, thyroid cancer, and endocrine issues in older adults. She also co-founded the Transgender Interest Group at Montefiore/Einstein.

Education:

• M.D., Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Tehran, Iran)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Montefiore Medical Center (2011)
• Endocrinology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center (2013)

Research Interests:

• Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures via multidisciplinary teams
• Thyroid cancer epidemiology and treatment outcomes
• Endocrine disorders in aging populations
• Impact of testosterone therapy in older men

Key Contributions:

• Developed Montefiore's Fracture Liaison Service
• Published extensively on metabolic bone disease, thyroid disorders, and transgender health
• Mentored over 20 residents and fellows in clinical research

Awards:

• Leo M. Davidoff Society Member (2019)
• Department of Medicine Humanism Award (2018)
• Award for Outstanding House Officer (2011)

Current Roles:

• Clinical Director, Einstein Montefiore Division of Endocrinology
• Director, Transgender Interest Group
• Leadership in Montefiore's Geriatric-Endocrine-Orthopedic collaboration