About
Dr. Michele Martinho is a board-certified internist and primary care physician with more than a decade of practice in downtown New York City. S. D. from Ross University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst, New York. In 2016, she deepened her clinical foundation with post-graduate study in Healthcare Ethics at Creighton University. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies her in her specialty.
Dr. Martinho treats hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, GERD, asthma, perimenopause, chronic migraines, and a wide range of other conditions. She is passionate about patient education and uses visual tools and models to help patients understand their health. She approaches every appointment as a collaboration, never rushing visits and taking time to learn each patient's specific goals. She holds certification as a Botox provider for both cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Her clinical interests also extend to travel medicine, IV hydration therapy, and preventive men's health. Patients spanning 15 to 20 years describe her as warm, thorough, and genuinely attentive.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
New York University, B.S. Psychology, 1996
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, M.D., 2002
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst, New York
Additional Training
Creighton University, Post Grad, Healthcare Ethics, 2016
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Martinho right for?
Dr. Martinho suits adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with one physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. Frequent travelers find value in her Yellow Fever certification and travel medicine services. She also works well with patients interested in therapeutic Botox, IV hydration, or wellness coaching alongside their routine care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Martinho treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, acid reflux and GERD, asthma, rhinitis, chronic cough, chronic fatigue, perimenopause, chronic migraines, hyperhidrosis, muscle spasms, TMJ, and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also handles urgent care visits and coordinates referrals to trusted specialists when needed.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Martinho in internal medicine. She completed her residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst and added post-graduate study in Healthcare Ethics at Creighton University in 2016.
D. from Ross University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst, New York. S. in Psychology from New York University.
Yes. Dr. Martinho is a certified Botox provider. She offers both cosmetic Botox and therapeutic Botox for conditions such as chronic migraines, hyperhidrosis, and muscle spasms.
Yes. Dr. Martinho operates a certified Yellow Fever Vaccination Center and provides a full range of travel medicine services. These include immunizations, travel-borne disease treatment, travel sleep aids, and vitamin injections.
Dr. Martinho never rushes appointments. She takes time to sit with each patient, learn their specific medical history, and understand their health goals. She uses pictures, models, and other educational tools to help patients understand their conditions clearly.
Dr. Martinho has practiced at her East 15th Street and 2nd Avenue office for over ten years. During that time, she has built a network of trusted specialists across all fields and developed long-term relationships with many of her patients.
Yes. Dr. Martinho offers IV hydration and vitamin treatments for conditions including dehydration, chronic fatigue, sleep deprivation, fitness recovery, migraines, hangovers, PMS, acute and chronic pain, and cold and flu.
Dr. Martinho treats men, women, and gender non-binary patients throughout New York City. Her patient base spans a wide range of ages and health needs, from routine preventive care to management of multiple chronic conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026