David Bleich MD

David Bleich, MD, is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism and a Professor of Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He serves as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and as Fellowship Program Director, helping lead clinical care, education, and academic initiatives within the Department of Medicine. Dr. Bleich is affiliated with University Hospital in Newark. Dr. Bleich earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Haverford College and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed internal medicine residency training at Maimonides Medical Center and pursued fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Joslin Diabetes Center. His clinical practice focuses on complex diabetes management and comprehensive general endocrinology, caring for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Bleich’s academic work includes grant-funded research focused on pancreatic beta-cell function, alongside an interest in improving the quality of diabetes care through a data-driven, holistic approach. He has also contributed to peer-reviewed scholarship in diabetes and has participated in leadership and review activities with organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, JDRF International, and Department of Defense diabetes grant review programs.