Endocrinology | Hormonal & Metabolic Health at Essen Health Care
Endocrinology • Bronx, NY • Since 1999
About
Endocrinology at Essen Health Care (Bronx) - Focus: Hormonal and metabolic health services provided by Essen Health Care, including endocrine evaluations, management of hormone disorders, and related care within the Bronx. - Location: Primary endocrinology services offered at Essen Health Care’s Bronx offices (HQ at 1436 Williamsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY), with access to other Essen facilities in the Bronx and NYC. - About Essen Health Care: A Bronx-based hospital and health care system delivering primary care, specialty care, urgent care, pediatrics, and house calls. Founded 1999; employs ~542 staff; serves the Bronx and NYC with a broad range of services. - Notable details: If you’re seeking an endocrinologist, Essen Health Care appears to have endocrinology as part of its specialty offerings. Salary data and broad company info are provided, but for care specifics (providers, appointment availability, insurances) you should contact the Bronx offices directly.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
2015 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453; 1550 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10452; 2742 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10455; 2722 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467; 800 St. Ann’s Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
Phone
(718) 583-7736
MR@essenmed.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.5/5 stars (237 reviews)
- WebMD: 1/5 stars (1 review)
- Vitals (for provider Dr. Vanessa Paola Escobar Barboza): 3.8/5 stars (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- Specific endocrinology providers like Dr. Paredes have been praised by patients
- Some patients report positive, supportive experiences with staff over time
- Organized and professional environment noted in some locations
Common complaints
- Difficulties in reaching staff or doctors directly
- Issues with appointment scheduling and administrative follow-up
- Reports of poor bedside manner or communication from some providers
- Concerns regarding billing and insurance authorization processes
- Variable clinic cleanliness and office environment experiences
"Avoid Essen at all costs. They will botch your appointments, and attempt to charge for services not received. A total nightmare!!!"
— WebMD review"Endocrinology here is strong, especially Dr. Paredes."
— Yelp review"Staff was incompetent. Never go to this office. MD has very little bedside manner and is not about educating the patient."
— Zocdoc reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Alfonso Ortiz, MD, Endocrinologist | Bronx, NY | WebMD — Jan 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More endocrinology clinics in Bronx
BronxCare Health System is a nonprofit teaching hospital network serving the South and Central Bronx, with 859 beds and a broad outpatient footprint (39 practices). It offers comprehensive endocrine-related care within its extensive outpatient network and hospital services, and is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, enabling structured residency/fellowship programs. The system emphasizes accredited, patient-centered care (NCQA Level 3 PCMH) and ongoing quality improvements (Joint Commission accreditation in 2023). It is one of NYC’s largest outpatient providers and operates a major emergency department. If you’re seeking endocrinology services at BronxCare, you can access endocrinology through its outpatient practices or through hospital-based specialty services as part of its teaching hospital network.
Summary: - Lincoln Medical Center is an alternative medicine company headquartered in Troy, Missouri, with 81 employees and a presence in the United States and several other countries. - The organization lists two offices in the United States (Troy, MO and Bronx, NY) and has a corporate focus rather than a conventional endocrinology department at a hospital site. - Key executives include Jarrett Morris (Director of Operations) and Tanvir Anvery (Director of Infection Prevention and Control). The workforce is primarily in Medical (63 employees) with a mix of administrative and other roles. - While the page provides general company details and talent sourcing/alumni paths, it does not specify an endocrinology department or an "Endocrinology – Department of Medicine" at Lincoln Medical Center in Bronx. If you’re seeking endocrinology services at Lincoln Medical Center in Bronx, this page does not confirm a dedicated Endocrinology Department there. Consider checking the Lincoln Medical Center Bronx location directly for department listings, or look for official hospital pages or patient guides that detail endocrine services.
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