Dr. Sandy Bassin

Dr. Sandy Bassin is a double-board certified endocrinologist in central NJ. She specializes in diabetes, weight management, thyroid diseases, gender-affirming care, as well as a variety of hormonal conditions.

She takes time to understand the whole patient, not simply the disease. Her passion is lifestyle medicine, which means she emphasizes healthy eating and exercise in combination with medical therapy.

Dr. Bassin counsels her patients in the clinic, teaches medical trainees as an assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, publishes in medical journals, and presents at conferences and on podcasts.

Education

Medical Doctorate: Dartmouth Medical School
Internal Medicine Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
Endocrinology Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC

"Our current society is fast paced and stressful- my passion is to not only focus on medical treatment, but also diet, exercise, and stress management to help you feel your best."

Publications

Journal Articles

Textbook Chapters

Plant-Based Diets in Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Factors
- The Vegan and Plant-Based Handbook: Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Routine Change in Obesity and Diabetes
- Lifestyle Medicine: Closing Research, Practice, and Knowledge Gaps

Media & Presentations

Podcasts

Presentations

Speaker at Mount Sinai Cardiology Symposium, 2024
Guest Panelist at SUNY Downstate Plant-Based Health & Nutrition Conference, 2024
Invited Lifestyle Medicine Speaker for Mount Sinai residents, SUNY Downstate, & Rutgers RWJ medical students

Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers RWJ Medical School
Board of Directors Member for New Jersey Association of Endocrinologists
Medical Reviewer for EverydayHealth

Tara Sweeney, F-NP

Tara Sweeney, MSN, APN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a strong background in primary care and is dedicated to thoughtful, patient-centered practice. Tara is passionate about educating and empowering patients to better understand their health and loves getting to know them!

Outside of work, Tara enjoys being an aunt, mentoring future nurses, traveling the world, and catching a Broadway show. She approaches her work with curiosity, empathy, and a focus on collaboration.