Benjamin Adam Cooperberg, MD

Endocrinology
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Endocrinology Pennsylvania Hospital
Schedule onlineCall 215-829-3445
Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Chief of Endocrinology, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Specialty Lead for the Penn Specialty Practices Endocrinology Groups
  • Lead Physician Penn Endocrinology Washington Square
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)

My education and training

  • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency: Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
  • Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health

Spoken languages

English
English
Español
Spanish

Reviews

Average Rating

830 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
May 2026
this dr is in high demand and appts need to be booked 6/12 months in advance.
Anonymous
May 2026
good bed side manner
Anonymous
May 2026
dr. cooperberg is a skilled and caring endocrinologist.
Anonymous
April 2026
not judgmental. very flexible. on time. knowledgeable

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Cooperberg is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

Research

Publications

William Butler, Rebecca G Ramesh, Benjamin Cooperberg, Daniel S Herman Persistently Suppressed TSH without Overt Symptoms , The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, 10(3): 2025,743–747

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E. Insulin reciprocally regulates glucagon secretion in humans. , Diabetes, 59(11): 2010,2936-40

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E. Glucagon supports postabsorptive plasma glucose concentrations in humans with biologically optimal insulin levels. , Diabetes, 59(11): 2010,2941-4

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E. Beta-cell-mediated signaling predominates over direct alpha-cell signaling in the regulation of glucagon secretion in humans. , Diabetes Care, 32(12): 2009,2275-80

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Cryer, Philip E. Terbutaline and the prevention of nocturnal hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes. , Diabetes Care, 31(12): 2008,2271-2

Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Raju, Bharathi. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Patterson, Bruce W. Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E. Basal insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone replacement. , American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology & Metabolism, 293(5): 2007,E1303-10

Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Patterson, Bruce W. Cryer, Philip E. Glucagon, in concert with insulin, supports the postabsorptive plasma glucose concentration in humans. , Diabetes, 56(10): 2007,2442-8