CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSPUBLICATIONSVIDEOSSteven D. Wittlin, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-2901Fax: (585) 273-1288A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsStrong Memorial Hospital Endocrinology601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642-0001Endocrinology: (585) 275-2901Faculty AppointmentsProfessor (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine , Endocrine/Metabolism (SMD) Patient Care SettingEndocrinologyBiographyDr. Wittlin received his M.D. from Tel Aviv University with honors. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center, followed by an endocrinology fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He served as Chief of Endocrinology and subsequently Assistant Chairman of Medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center for a twelve-year period. He moved to Rochester in 1993. Dr. Wittlin's major clinical interest, apart from general endocrinology, is treatment of diabetes, especially new modalities of therapy with an emphasis on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. His research interests have mainly focused on novel diabetes treatments, preservation of beta cell function, new modalities for assessing diabetes and postprandial glucose control, and assessment of cardiovascular risk in diabetes.Professional BackgroundClinical Director, Endocrine-Metabolism Division and Director, Diabetes Service Dr. Wittlin received his M.D. from Tel Aviv University with honors. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center, followed by an endocrinology fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He served as Chief of Endocrinology and subsequently Assistant Chairman of Medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center for a twelve-year period. He moved to Rochester in 1993. Dr. Wittlin's major clinical interest, apart from general endocrinology, is treatment of diabetes, especially new modalities of therapy with an emphasis on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. His research interests have mainly focused on novel diabetes treatments, preservation of beta cell function, new modalities for assessing diabetes and postprandial glucose control, and assessment of cardiovascular risk in diabetes.CredentialsEducation1975MD | Sackler School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/1979 - 06/30/1981Fellowship in Endocrinology at New York University Langone Medical Center01/01/1977 - 06/30/1979Residency in Internal Medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center01/01/1976 - 12/31/1976Internship in Internal Medicine at Booth Memorial Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2/5/2018Naqvi SY, Wittlin SD, Schwartz RG. "Refining risk in diabetes and CAD with SPECT MPI: New insights and future challenges." Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.. 2018 Feb 5; Epub 2018 Feb 05. 5/2017Forrestel AC, Miedlich SU, Yurcheshen M, Wittlin SD, Sellix MT. "Chronomedicine and type 2 diabetes: shining some light on melatonin." Diabetologia.. 2017 May 0; 60(5):808-822. Epub 2016 Dec 16. 2014Choudhary N, Chen L, Kotyra L, Wittlin SD, Alexis JD. "Improvement in glycemic control after left ventricular assist device implantation in advanced heart failure patients with diabetes mellitus." ASAIO journal : a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs.. 2014 60(6):675-80. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSVideosplay_circle_filledDiabetes Rates Double in Just Three DecadesClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Steven D. Wittlin, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Steven D. Wittlin, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.