Dr. Alejandra BorenszteinMD, DABOM, MSCP
Endocrinology
at Healthy You: Endocrinology and Weight Loss — Collingswood, NJ
About
Alejandra Borensztein, MD, DABOM, MSCP holds triple board certification in Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine, and Menopause Care. She grew up in the Washington DC suburbs and pursued her medical degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where her family is from. That experience abroad gave her both clinical grounding and a broader perspective on patient care. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn.
Dr. Borensztein has practiced general endocrinology since 2014, with prior experience at Penn Medicine and in private practice in the New York City area. She earned her Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine designation in 2022. Her clinical interests span thyroid disorders, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, adrenal and pituitary conditions, metabolic bone disease, and GLP-1 medication management. Patients know her as Dr. B. Helping patients lose weight and feel well sits at the center of her work. She founded Healthy You in April 2024 to build a practice where patients feel genuinely heard.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical school in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Residency
Internal Medicine, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn
Fellowship
Endocrinology, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn
Additional Training
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM), 2022; Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Borensztein right for?
Dr. Borensztein works well with adults managing complex hormonal or metabolic conditions who have not found adequate answers elsewhere. Patients with thyroid disorders, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, PCOS, or obesity benefit from her triple board-certified background. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find her Menopause Society Certified Provider credential and evidence-based approach particularly relevant. She also serves patients seeking GLP-1 medication management with close physician oversight. Anyone who wants extended appointment time and direct access to their specialist will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Borensztein treats a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. Her clinical focus includes hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, thyroid nodules, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, obesity, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, metabolic bone disease, and metabolic syndrome. She also manages continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
Yes. Dr. Borensztein holds triple board certification. She is board-certified in Endocrinology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM), and a Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP). She earned her DABOM designation in 2022.
Dr. Borensztein completed her medical degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She then trained at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, completing both her Internal Medicine residency and her Endocrinology fellowship there. She has practiced general endocrinology since 2014.
Yes. Dr. Borensztein manages GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications including Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. She provides individualized medication plans, handles prior authorizations, and monitors progress using body composition analysis and other clinical tools.
Dr. Borensztein takes a biology-first approach to weight loss. She uses body composition analysis with the InBody 570, genetic testing, GLP-1 medication management, nutrition and meal planning, and exercise counseling. Her goal is to identify the root hormonal and metabolic factors driving each patient's weight.
Dr. Borensztein holds the Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP) credential. She manages perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based, individualized plans. Her approach addresses hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, bone health, and long-term cardiovascular risk.
Yes. Dr. Borensztein provides 24/7 direct access to all her patients. You reach her directly, not a nurse line, call center, or patient portal. That direct relationship is a core feature of the practice.
Dr. Borensztein has practiced general endocrinology since 2014. Before founding Healthy You in April 2024, she worked at three different institutions across three states, including Penn Medicine and a private practice in the New York City area.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026