For Dr. Recaredo Berbano, medicine has always been personal.
Inspired early in life by his grandfather’s struggle with diabetes, Dr. Berbano set out to become the kind of physician who doesn’t just treat disease—but helps people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. That mission has guided more than 30 years of clinical practice and leadership in endocrinology and hormone health. His areas of expertise span from gender affirming hormone therapy where he has been a leader and pioneer over decades, to thyroid disease to mid-life medicine.
Today, Dr. Berbano is deeply focused on helping women navigate some of the most misunderstood and under-treated phases of life—perimenopause, menopause, and PCOS. His patients often come to him after years of being told their symptoms are “normal,” dismissed, or fragmented across multiple providers. Dr. Berbano takes a different approach: listening carefully, looking at the whole picture, and treating hormone health with both science and compassion.
A Trusted Expert in Women’s Hormone Health, Andropause (Men’s Midlife Medicine) and Obesity Medicine
Dr. Berbano is board certified in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. He brings a rare depth of expertise to complex hormone conditions, including:
- Perimenopause and menopause (brain fog, weight gain, fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
- Weight and obesity medicine
- Thyroid disorders
- Reproductive hormone imbalances
Drawing from decades of experience and constant review of emerging medical literature, Dr. Berbano has developed a comprehensive, individualized approach that may include evidence-based hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, lifestyle strategies, and non-hormonal options—always tailored to the patient’s goals and physiology.
World-Class Training, Human-Centered Care
Dr. Berbano completed his medical training in New York City, where he trained at Lenox Hill Hospital for Internal Medicine and completed his Endocrinology Fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital, an experience that helped shape his inclusive, whole-person approach to care. Over the past 25+ years, he has served patients across academic systems and private practice, and he remains actively involved in medical education and clinical research.
Despite his extensive credentials, patients often describe Dr. Berbano as approachable, thoughtful, and deeply invested in their outcomes. He believes hormone care should be empowering—not confusing—and that patients deserve clear answers and a plan that helps them feel like themselves again.
If you’re struggling with hormonal symptoms, unexplained weight changes, or PCOS and feel like you’ve run out of options, Dr. Berbano’s practice offers a path forward—rooted in expertise, partnership, and hope.