Dr. Bianca Alfonso teaches endocrinology to third-year students in the Internal Medicine Clerkship and participates in developing the curriculum for the second-year endocrine course. She also serves as a mentor for students interested in internal medicine and endocrinology.
Alfonso has an active practice specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
Areas of Expertise
Endocrinology
Research Interests
- The role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of diabetes
- Syndromes of extreme insulin resistance
See research publications and more on FIU Discovery.
Education
- Clinical and Research Fellowships in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Mt. Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY
- Residency, Internal Medicine, New York Downtown Hospital (now New York-Presbyterian), New York, NY – Beth Israel Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Internship, Clinical Hospital of Sibiu, Romania
- M.D., Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Certification