About
Dr. Mark Barreto has wanted to be a small-town community doctor since age 12. He graduated from The College of Saint Rose in 2000 and went on to earn his MD. He has practiced medicine since 2005 and holds board certification in Family Medicine. After spending 15 years in the traditional healthcare system, he founded Barreto Family Medicine to build the relationship-centered practice he always envisioned.
Dr. Barreto treats a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, COPD, asthma, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, opioid use disorder, and substance use disorder. He is trained in soft-tissue osteopathic manipulative treatment and provides medication-assisted treatment for patients managing addiction. His community roles run deep. He serves as Medical Director of Otego EMS, Medical Director of Delaware County Corrections, and Health Advisor for the Village of Otego. He is a member and past President of the Unadilla/Otego Rotary. Scientific American featured his perspective on rural health during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a family man and a longtime resident of the Otego community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The College of Saint Rose (class of 2000)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barreto right for?
Dr. Barreto works well for patients of all ages who want a personal, ongoing relationship with their doctor. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, or heart disease benefit from his proactive, preventive approach. He also treats patients working through opioid or substance use disorder with medication-assisted treatment. Patients who value direct phone and text access to their physician will find his model a strong fit. Families with children can take advantage of the pediatric membership rate and keep the whole household under one doctor's care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barreto treats a broad range of primary care conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, COPD, asthma, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, opioid use disorder, and substance use disorder. He also handles acute care needs and performs minor in-office procedures.
Yes. Dr. Barreto holds board certification in Family Medicine. He has practiced medicine since 2005 and completed his undergraduate education at The College of Saint Rose.
Yes. Dr. Barreto provides soft-tissue osteopathic manipulative treatment, known as OMT, as part of his in-office services. This is included in the membership at no additional visit charge.
Yes. Dr. Barreto offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use disorder. Patients seeking this care should contact the practice directly to discuss their situation.
Dr. Barreto does not routinely prescribe controlled substances for chronic pain or mental health disorders. The one exception he makes is for ADHD. Patients should discuss their specific needs with him directly during a consultation.
Dr. Barreto performs a range of minor procedures on-site. These include laceration repair, suture removal, skin biopsies, skin lesion treatment, steroid joint injections, and splinting. Members pay no additional fee for these procedures beyond their monthly membership.
Dr. Barreto treats preventive medicine as a cornerstone of his practice. He conducts annual physicals and focuses on catching and managing risk factors before they become serious problems. His extended 30-to-60-minute appointments give him time to review a patient's full health picture.
Dr. Barreto serves as Medical Director of Otego EMS and Medical Director of Delaware County Corrections. He also acts as Health Advisor for the Village of Otego and is a member and past President of the Unadilla/Otego Rotary. His roots in the Otego area run deep.
Yes. Scientific American included Dr. Barreto in a piece on rural health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The College of Saint Rose alumni publication and The Daily Star newspaper have also featured him and his practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026