Benjamin Adam Cooperberg, MD

Endocrinology

4.9 with 531 ratings

Sees patients age 18 and up

Speaks English and Spanish

Chief of Endocrinology, Pennsylvania Hospital
Specialty Lead for the Penn Specialty Practices Endocrinology Groups
Lead Physician Penn Endocrinology Washington Square
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)
Dr. Cooperberg is a Penn Medicine physician.

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Meet Dr. Cooperberg

Recognized by America's Top Doctors for 2017

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2018 - 2020

Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
Achondroplasia
Addison's Disease
Adrenal Adenoma
Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adrenal Gland Tumor (Adrenal Mass)
Adrenal Nodules
Adrenogenital Syndrome
Androgen Excess
Androgen Insensitivity
Calcium Metabolism
Carcinoid Syndrome
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Conn Syndrome (Hyperaldosteronism)
Cushing's Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes Education
Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
Endocrine Disorders
Familial Hyperparathyroidism
Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Feminizing Syndrome
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Glucagonoma
Glucocorticoid Deficiency
Goiter
Graves' Disease
Growth Disorders
Growth Hormone Abnormalities
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia (High Calcium in Blood)
Hyperglycemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose Level)
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disorder
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
Insulin Pump
Insulin Resistance
Insulinoma
Low Calcium Levels (Hypocalcemia)
Metabolic Bone Diseases
Metabolic Syndrome
Moon Facies
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myxedema
Nodular Goiter
Nontoxic Goiter
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis (Thin Bone)
Panhypopituitarism
Parathyroid Disease
Parathyroid Hyperplasia
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary Gland Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome
Pseudohermaphroditism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Radioactive Iodine Therapy (Radioiodine Therapy)
Rickets
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
Thyrotoxicosis
Toxic Diffuse Goiter
Toxic Nodular Goiter
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Deficiency

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Programs and Centers

Penn Medicine's programs and centers combine doctors from many disciplines to coordinate care from start to finish. Dr. Cooperberg is part of these programs:

Board Certification

Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, 2009

Education and Training

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University, St. Louis
Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University, St. Louis

Primary Location

Penn Endocrinology Pennsylvania Hospital

Pennsylvania Hospital
Garfield Duncan Building, 4th Floor
301 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Map Call 215-829-3445

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Penn Medicine Hospital Privileges

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

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Aetna
Centivo Health Plan
Cigna
Cigna Medicare
Claim Watcher (Homestead/Index)
Clover Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Medicaid
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Highmark Blue Shield Medicare
Highmark Wholecare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Medicare
Imagine Health 360

Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
Jefferson Health Plans (fka Health Partners Plans)
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan PA
UPMC Health Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Selected Publications

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E.: Insulin reciprocally regulates glucagon secretion in humans. Diabetes 59 (11): 2936-40,2010.

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E.: Glucagon supports postabsorptive plasma glucose concentrations in humans with biologically optimal insulin levels. Diabetes 59 (11): 2941-4,2010.

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E.: Beta-cell-mediated signaling predominates over direct alpha-cell signaling in the regulation of glucagon secretion in humans. Diabetes Care 32 (12): 2275-80,2009.

Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Cryer, Philip E.: Terbutaline and the prevention of nocturnal hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care 31 (12): 2271-2,2008.

Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Raju, Bharathi. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Patterson, Bruce W. Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Cryer, Philip E.: Basal insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone replacement. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology & Metabolism 293 (5): E1303-10,2007.

Breckenridge, Suzanne M. Cooperberg, Benjamin A. Arbelaez, Ana Maria. Patterson, Bruce W. Cryer, Philip E.: Glucagon, in concert with insulin, supports the postabsorptive plasma glucose concentration in humans. Diabetes 56 (10): 2442-8,2007.

Academic Contact Information

Penn Medicine at Washington Square
Penn Endocrine Associates
800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-829-3445
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

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