Columbia University Physician of the Year Award (2001)
TOPS award from The Obesity Society (2018)
On-time Physician Award, 2014
Compassionate Physician Award, 2012-2014
Selected as a Doris Duke Mentor, 2004, 2007
Elected to the Society for Pediatric Research, 2001
Author of highly cited papers and various research awards
Author of the best paper in obesity-related research, 2010
Best Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, 2014
Author of one of the most cited papers of 1998, The Scientist, 1998
Ethan A.H. Sims Young Investigator Award, NAASO, 1987
Norman and Rosita Winston Foundation Fellowship in Biomedical Research, The New York Hospital, 1985-1987
John Woodruff Simpson Fellowship Award, Cornell University Medical College, 1978
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (book series): 10th Edition, 11th Edition, 12th Edition, 13th Edition, 14th Edition, 15th Edition, 16th Edition, 17th Edition, 18th Edition, 5th Edition, 6th Edition, 7th Edition, 8th Edition, 9th Edition
New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Listed among America's Top Pediatricians and Best Doctors in America, 1997-2015
Listed among America's Top Pediatricians and Best Doctors in America (1997-2015)
On-time Physician Award, Castle Connelly, 2014
Compassionate Physician Award, Castle Connelly, 2012-2014