Morri E. Markowitz, MD

Director Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program
Professor of Pediatrics

Contact Information

P: 718.741.2450 F: 718.405.5609

Primary Location

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore3415 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467-2403
  • Specialties & Focus

    Specialties

    • Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Education & Training

    Training

    Residency Program

    Montefiore Medical Center

    Fellowship

    Montefiore Medical Center

  • Biography

    Personal Biography

    Morri Markowitz, MD, is Director, Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program and Professor, Pediatrics at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Markowitz's clinical interest is in providing treatment for lead poisoning, focusing on care to children and pregnant and lactating women. He also cares for children with bone mineral metabolism problems.

    After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Illinois in 1970, Dr. Markowitz earned his Doctor of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein in 1974. He remained at Montefiore to continue his medical training, completing his pediatrics residency in 1978 where he was Chief Resident in his final year, followed by a clinical research fellowship in pediatric endocrinology/metabolism in 1981. Following this, Dr. Markowitz completed an additional pediatric metabolism fellowship at Montefiore in 1982.

    Dr. Markowitz’s research assesses diagnostic and treatment modalities in lead-poisoned children. He has been principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agency-funded research projects, and he has shared his work through numerous peer-reviewed publications and invited presentations.

    Dr. Markowitz is board certified in General Pediatrics. He has been a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Pediatric Research and the American Society for Bone & Mineral Research, among others. Dr. Markowitz received the Master Teacher Award from Montefiore in 2003, and was named a Fullbright Scholar Specialist in 2004.

  • Locations

    Primary Location

    The Children's Hospital at Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467-2403

    P: 718.741.2450 F: 718.405.5609


    Additional Locations

    Montefiore At 141 South Central Avenue
    141 South Central AvenueHartsdale, NY 10530-2319 P: 718.741.2450 F: 718.405.5609 Additional Details
    Montefiore Weiler Hospital
    1825 Eastchester RoadBronx, NY 10461-2301 P: 718.741.2450 F: 718.405.5609 Additional Details
    ROSENTHAL 4 PRACTICE ENDOCRINOLOGY - CHAM
    111 E 210thBRONX, NY 10467-2401 Additional Details
    CHAM 5 PRACTICE ENDOCRINOLOGY
    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 5th FloorBRONX, NY 10467-2403 Additional Details
    CHAM 4 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETES
    3415 Bainbridge AveBronx, NY 10467-2403 Additional Details
    CHAM 4 PRACTICE METABOLISM
    3415 Bainbridge AveBronx, NY 10467-2403 Additional Details
    ROSENTHAL 3 PRACTICE ENDOCRINOLOGY - CHAM
    111 E. 210th StreetBronx, NY 10467 Additional Details
    HARTSDALE PRACTICE PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
    141 South Central Park AvenueHartsdale, NY 10530 Additional Details