Sara Barsky-Weiss is a registered dietitian in the New York Metropolitan area. Sara currently works as an outpatient pediatric dietitian for cystic fibrosis and gastrointestinal disorders through Northwell Health - Cohen Children’s Medical Center. She completed her dual bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Food Studies and Nutrition at New York University in 2017, gaining a well-rounded view of how the food industry and food injustice impacts human nutrition. Sara then completed the didactic program in dietetics and master of science in clinical nutrition at Long Island University Post. During her graduate work, she defended her master’s thesis on the effect of Trikafta on weight and BMI status in cystic fibrosis. Sara completed a ten-month dietetic internship at Northwell Health, spending clinical hours at North Shore University Hospital and specializing in maternity, transplant, and NICU. Most recently, Sara presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference consultation clinic for complex nutrition and GI cases entitled “The Mystery of the Recurrent Rectal Prolapse” in November 2022. Sara is an advocate for nutrition combined with fitness and movement for overall health and well-being. Sara has taught dance and fitness styles for 10+ years including Zumba ®, 305 Fitness®, Poundfit ®, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, and ballet. Sara is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA).
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, New York, USA
Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis and Gastroenterology