Jorge E. Mejia-Corletto, MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
101 Mineola Blvd 2nd Floor Mineola NY, 11501About
Dr. Jorge Mejia-Corletto is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Mejia-Corletto specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions. He is also expert in the management of patients with Prader-Willi syndrome and his office sees one the largest national and international cohorts of patients with this disorders in US.
Provider Details
Jorge E. Mejia-Corletto, MD's Expert Contributions
My son has juvenile diabetes. How can I increase his stamina?
Children with type 1 diabetes usually achieve better metabolic control of their blood glucose levels when they are active in sports. Once patients and families learn how to adjust insulin regimen during physical activity, this opportunity usually is beneficial not only for their diabetes management, but for their self confidence, energy level, and interactions with same age peers. Don't feel discouraged to let him participate in sports because he has type 1 diabetes. It may be one of his most gratifying activities. READ MORE
Fellowships
- NYU Winthrop Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Endocrine Society, Pediatric Endocrine Society, American Medical Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Outdoor Activities, Spending Time with His Two Sons, Music
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Jorge E. Mejia-Corletto, MD's Practice location
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703Get Direction
Jorge E. Mejia-Corletto, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Mejia-Corletto
Recommended Articles
- Teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes May Face Body Image Problems
Diabetes is a disease that affects an estimated one million people or more in the United states alone. It’s a disease that’s characterized by the body’s inability to make, process or use insulin sufficiently. Diabetes can affect just about anyone but there are risk factors that make some more...
- What Is Metabolism?
IntroductionMetabolism is a complex biochemical process that is needed to maintain life. Availability of nutrients and nutrition are closely associated with metabolism since metabolism is a process that involves the conversion of food into energy, which is used to fuel the body's cells. The basal...
- Celiac Disease May Shadow Type 1 Diabetes
A recent study has found that celiac disease may follow Type 1 diabetes, and it has found that children have a greater risk of having celiac disease auto-antibodies, which may then result in the disorder.According to Dr. William Hagopian, type 1 diabetes and celiac disease are closely related...
- Link Found Between Hormone Therapies and Diabetes Among Transgender Patients
Transgender Patients and Recent Studies Relating to DiabetesThose who are having issues with diabetes already know what issues can be faced, in the present and down the road. Knowing when to seek help for these issues is challenging enough, but those who are transgender already face many more...
- Pre-digested Formula May Reduce the Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Infants
A new study has shown that pre-digested formula may reduce the risk of Type 1 diabetes in infants who have a high risk for developing this condition. The study reports that babies who were fed on pre-digested formula had a 50% lower chance of developing the kind of antibodies that predict diabetes,...
- Hypothyroidism: Why Am I Always Exhausted?
Hypothyroidism is a common condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough hormones. These hormones are very important in maintaining the metabolism of the body. Metabolism refers to the process by which cells produce and utilize energy from food. A reduction in the...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Chhaya Chakrabarti MD89-18 Lefferts Blvd. Richmond Hill New York 11418
- Dr. Rubina A. Heptula M.D.3415 Bainbridge Avenue New York New York 10467
- Dr. Zoltan Antal MD3450 Wayne Ave Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Robert Rapaport M.D.1468 Madison Ave New York NY 10029
- Dr. Maria New M.D.1 Gustave L Levy Pl New York NY 10029
- Dr. Chhavi Agarwal MD3415 Bainbridge Ave Bronx NY 10467