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Ben Cooperberg, MD

Endocrinology

4.8 with 133 ratings

Sees Adults (18-65), Geriatrics (65+)

Speaks English and Spanish

Ben Cooperberg, MD

Endocrinology

4.8 with 133 ratings

Sees Adults (18-65), Geriatrics (65+)

Speaks English and Spanish

Chief, Endocrinology for Penn Endocrine at Washington Square
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Cooperberg is employed by Penn Medicine.

Accepting new patients

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Meet Dr. Cooperberg

Recognized by America's Top Doctors for 2017

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues for 2018 and 2019

Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
Achondroplasia
Addison's Disease
Adrenal Adenoma
Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adrenal Mass
Adrenal Nodules
Adrenogenital Syndrome
Androgen Excess
Androgen Insensitivity
Calcium Metabolism
Carcinoid Syndrome
Chronic Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Disease)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Conn Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes Education
Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
Endocrine Disorders
Familial Hyperparathyroidism
Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Feminizing Syndrome
Glucagonoma
Glucocorticoid Deficiency
Goiter
Graves' Disease
Growth Disorders
Growth Hormone Abnormalities
Gynecomastia
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disorder
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
Insulin Pump
Insulin Resistance
Insulinoma
Metabolic Bone Diseases
Metabolic Syndrome
Moon Facies
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myxedema
Nodular Goiter
Nontoxic Goiter
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Panhypopituitarism
Parathyroid Disease
Parathyroid Hyperplasia
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary Dwarfism
Pituitary Gland Disorders
Pituitary Tumors
Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome
Pseudohermaphroditism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Radioactive Iodine (Radioiodine) Therapy
Rickets
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Silent Thyroiditis
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Thyroid Nodules
Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
Thyrotoxicosis
Toxic Diffuse Goiter
Toxic Nodular Goiter
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Deficiency

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Programs and Centers

Board Certification

Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, 2009

Education and Training

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University, St. Louis
Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University, St. Louis

Primary Location

Penn Endocrinology Washington Square

Penn Medicine Washington Square
14th Floor
800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Map Call 800-789-7366

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Hospital Privileges

Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Overall Ratings

out of 5 ; Ratings;

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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.

Aetna US Healthcare
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
Devon Health Services (Americare)
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare
Imagine Health (AP/Allied Partners)
Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)

Intergroup
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
Multiplan
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Selected Publications

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

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

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): 2275-80,2009.

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): 2271-2,2008.

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): E1303-10,2007.

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): 2442-8,2007.

Academic Contact Information

Penn Medicine at Washington Square
Penn Endocrine Associates
800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 829-3445
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

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