Virtual Endocrine Care in New York
Online Endocrinologist in New York
The Problem Is Not Finding a Specialist. It Is Being Seen.
Thyroid, PCOS, perimenopause, insulin resistance and weight, evaluated by a triple board-certified endocrinologist who trained in internal medicine at Montefiore New Rochelle. Seen by secure video from anywhere in the state, and rated 5.0 by verified patients.
Virtual self-pay care for patients across New York. Initial consultation: $435. No referral required. Consultations available in English and Spanish.
New York Does Not Have a Shortage of Endocrinologists. It Has a Shortage of Appointments.
If you have tried to get an endocrinology appointment in New York, the pattern is probably familiar. The first slot with a new-patient specialist is months away, and when it arrives the visit is short. The questions you prepared do not all get asked, and the follow-up is another three months out.
None of that is a failure of the clinicians involved. It is what insurance-based specialist volume looks like. But endocrinology is driven by history, pattern and detail, and detail is exactly what a short visit loses.
You May Benefit From a Virtual Endocrinologist If
- You have been waiting months for a specialist appointment
- Your visits are too short to cover everything you came in with
- You were told your thyroid is "fine" without your symptoms ever being discussed
- You are managing two or more hormonal conditions with no one coordinating them
- You have changed plans or networks and lost continuity with the physician who knew your case
- You want a physician who will explain the reasoning, not just the result
Conditions Treated Across New York
Thyroid Conditions
Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, and nodules. Evaluation covers antibodies, symptom history, and how you feel on your current dose, not a single TSH value read against a reference range.
Online Thyroid DoctorPCOS
Cycle irregularity, hair and skin changes, fertility questions, and the insulin and metabolic side of PCOS that is often left untreated.
Virtual PCOS TreatmentInsulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Frequently present for years before anyone names it, and frequently the reason weight and energy have shifted. Catching it early changes what treatment is appropriate.
Insulin Resistance TreatmentPerimenopause and Menopause
Symptoms that begin well before periods stop, and are often attributed to stress or workload instead of to the transition itself. Hormone therapy is considered when it fits your clinical picture.
Online Menopause DoctorMedical Weight Management
Weight approached as an endocrine question, with the cause investigated before a treatment is chosen.
Online Weight Loss DoctorNot a Med Spa, and Not a Prescription Platform
Your care is directed by a board-certified endocrinologist rather than a questionnaire scored by software or a generalized provider following a protocol.
- Enough time to take a full history, which is where most endocrine answers are found
- Labs interpreted against your symptoms and your trajectory, not only against a cutoff
- Related conditions assessed together instead of across three separate referrals
- The same physician at every visit, so your case does not restart each time
- Direct answers, including when a medication is not the right next step
What Patients Say
"Dr. Bernal instantly felt like a partner in this medical journey I am starting. She listened to my concerns and responded to each with detail and empathy."Verified patient
"Knowledgeable helpful & patient Doctor with clear communication"Verified patient
"She was amazing! So kind and empathetic and knowledgeable."Verified patient
Rated 5.0 across more than 30 verified patient reviews. Read all reviews on Zocdoc. Individual results vary.
Two Ways to Work With Dr. Bernal Riera
A Single Comprehensive Consultation
A full endocrine evaluation, your labs interpreted in context, and a plan you understand. Suitable if you want a specialist opinion, a second opinion, or a direction to take back to your own physician.
Ongoing Membership
For conditions that need adjusting rather than a one-off answer. Comprehensive Endocrine Care covers thyroid, menopause, PCOS, and hormone symptoms at $185 per month. Metabolic Health covers weight, insulin resistance, and diabetes at $225 per month. Both include regular check-ins, direct messaging between visits, and discounted additional visits.
How It Works
- Book directly. No referral and no insurance authorization.
- Send your history and recent labs ahead of the visit so the appointment is spent on your case.
- Meet Dr. Bernal Riera by secure video from home or from work, anywhere in New York.
- Leave with a plan and a rationale, and follow up at the interval your case actually needs.
Meet Dr. María Bernal Riera
Dr. María Bernal Riera is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New York and her endocrinology fellowship at the University of Florida, is a principal investigator on ongoing Graves' disease research, and sees patients in English and Spanish. Her patients typically arrive with thyroid, metabolic and weight concerns tangled together, which is where that breadth matters.
Specialist Care Designed Around You, Not Insurance Limitations
Working outside of insurance is what makes the longer appointment possible. The plan is shaped by what your case requires rather than by what a payer will authorize.
Pricing and Self-Pay Disclosure
Apex Endo Health is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance. The initial comprehensive consultation is $435 and follow-up visits are $350. Memberships are $185 or $225 per month depending on which fits your case. A superbill is available on request for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA funds are generally accepted.
Dr. Bernal Riera is licensed in New York, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. All care is delivered by secure video, so New York patients are seen from home regardless of where in the state they live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this covered by my New York insurance plan?
No. The practice is self-pay and does not bill insurance. A superbill is provided on request, which many plans accept toward out-of-network benefits, and HSA and FSA funds are generally accepted. Reimbursement depends on your individual plan.
Can labs be ordered near me?
Yes. Testing is ordered at a laboratory or imaging center convenient to you, and the results are reviewed with you during a visit rather than left in a portal for you to decode.
I already see an endocrinologist. Can I use this as a second opinion?
Yes. Many patients book a single consultation for a second opinion on a thyroid result, a PCOS diagnosis or a medication decision, then return to their existing physician.
What if I travel out of state for work?
Care is provided based on the state you are physically in at the time of the appointment. Dr. Bernal Riera is licensed in New York, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, so visits can continue while you are in any of the four.
Will I get a prescription?
Only if the evaluation supports one. No prescription is promised ahead of a visit, and part of the value of a specialist evaluation is being told clearly when medication is not the right answer.
I searched for an endocrinologist near me and every result had a long wait. Is this different?
It is a different model rather than a faster version of the same one. Because the practice is virtual and self-pay, you are not searching inside a network or a radius. Any endocrinologist licensed in New York is near you if the visit is by video. More questions are answered on the FAQ page.
Book a New York Endocrinology Consultation
If the obstacle has been access rather than the care itself, you can book an evaluation directly.