About
Dr. Maria Bernal Riera is a triple board-certified endocrinologist practicing entirely via telehealth. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine "Dr. Luis Razetti" in Caracas between 2008 and 2014. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New York from 2019 to 2022. Her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism followed at the University of Florida in Gainesville, finishing in 2024.
Dr. Bernal Riera treats diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid disease, menopause, PCOS, lipid disorders, osteopenia, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, and metabolic syndrome. She is passionate about looking beyond a single lab value to understand sleep, stress, movement, and lifestyle as part of the full picture. She founded Apex Endocrinology Health to spend real, unhurried time with each patient. She sees adults in Florida, New York, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and conducts all visits in English or Spanish. Outside of medicine, she enjoys weightlifting, biking, hiking, cooking, traveling, and time with loved ones.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine "Dr. Luis Razetti", Caracas, Venezuela, 2008–2014
Residency
Internal Medicine, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, New York, 2019–2022
Fellowship
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2022–2024
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bernal Riera right for?
Dr. Bernal Riera is a strong match for adults who have received normal lab results but still feel unwell. Patients managing thyroid conditions, PCOS, menopause, diabetes, or insulin resistance benefit from her broad hormonal expertise. She works well with patients seeking physician-guided GLP-1 management for weight loss and metabolic health. Adults interested in preventive endocrine care and those who want detailed, unhurried explanations of their labs also fit her practice well. She conducts visits in both English and Spanish, which makes her accessible to a wider range of patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bernal Riera treats a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions. These include diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, menopause, PCOS, lipid disorders, obesity, osteopenia, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic syndrome. She also sees patients for general hormonal evaluation and preventive endocrine care.
Yes. Dr. Bernal Riera holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine. She completed her endocrinology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville and her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New York.
Yes. Dr. Bernal Riera provides physician-guided GLP-1 management, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. She evaluates metabolism, nutrition, muscle mass, and hormonal factors that affect treatment outcomes. If a patient is not responding or not tolerating a medication well, she adjusts the plan accordingly.
Yes. Dr. Bernal Riera conducts visits in both English and Spanish. She earned her medical degree in Caracas, Venezuela and trained in the United States, giving her fluency in both languages.
Dr. Bernal Riera currently holds licenses in Florida, New York, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. All visits take place via telehealth, so patients in any of those four states can schedule with her from home.
Dr. Bernal Riera looks at the full picture rather than reacting to a single lab value. She considers sleep, stress, movement, and lifestyle alongside clinical data. Her goal is to keep investigating until she finds the real cause of a patient's symptoms, not stop at a result labeled normal.
Initial consultations with Dr. Bernal Riera run 60 minutes. That time allows her to review a patient's full history, explain lab results clearly, and build an individualized plan. Follow-up visits give her enough time to adjust the plan as the patient's health evolves.
Health coaching is part of the Metabolic Health Membership. Dr. Bernal Riera structures coaching sessions every two weeks at the start of treatment, then shifts to monthly sessions. The coaching covers nutrition, lifestyle, and support through the treatment process.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026