Andrea E. Dunaif, MD

Few physicians in the world have done more to advance the understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome than Dr. Andrea E. Dunaif, and women in New York City are fortunate to have her practicing at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. As System Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease and holder of an endowed professorship in molecular medicine, Dr. Dunaif represents the very pinnacle of PCOS expertise.

Over three decades of NIH-funded research, she has produced more than 190 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including landmark work that established insulin resistance as a core feature of PCOS — not merely a side effect. Her investigations into the genetic underpinnings of PCOS have helped reshape how the condition is understood and diagnosed worldwide. She has also served as President of the Endocrine Society and as Director of Harvard Medical School's Center of Excellence, reflecting the extraordinary scope of her contributions.

For a patient with PCOS in New York City, seeing Dr. Dunaif means accessing a clinician whose research directly informs the standards of care she provides. Her focus spans the metabolic, hormonal, and genetic dimensions of polycystic ovary syndrome. If you are looking for a PCOS specialist in NYC who combines pioneering scientific achievement with expert clinical practice, Dr. Dunaif is in a class of her own.