Dr. Preethi HiltonDO

Family Medicine

at Leaf Medical — Brooklyn, NY

About

Dr. Preethi Hilton is a board-certified family medicine physician with specialized training in osteopathic manipulative treatment. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Management and Biology from Saint Louis University before completing her medical degree at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She conducted research at the National Institutes of Health prior to her residency at Inspira Health in southern New Jersey, where she treated a diverse and underserved patient population.

Dr. Hilton brings advanced experience in women's health, nutrition, and lifestyle-based care. She performed medical mission work in El Salvador and Honduras. She serves as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and holds an affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She began her career at Leaf Medical's Long Island City location, and after several years in Richmond, Virginia, returned to New York to practice at the DUMBO location. Her clinical interests include women's health, preventive health education, nutrition, weight management, diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, and stress management.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Health Management and Biology, Saint Louis University

Medical School

Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine Residency, Inspira Health, southern New Jersey

Additional Training

Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Certifications

Board Certified Family Medicine Physician

Conditions Treated

diabetes
hypertension
lipid disorders
obesity
women's health conditions
stress-related conditions

Who is Dr. Hilton right for?

Dr. Hilton is a strong fit for adults seeking preventive and lifestyle-focused primary care. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or lipid disorders benefit from her chronic disease expertise. Women looking for a physician attentive to hormonal and nutritional health will find her approach well-suited to their needs. Her osteopathic training adds a whole-body perspective to her clinical work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Hilton treats a wide range of primary care conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, and lipid disorders. She also addresses women's health concerns, weight management, nutrition, and stress management.

Yes, Dr. Hilton holds board certification in family medicine. She earned her medical degree from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Inspira Health in southern New Jersey.

Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a hands-on technique used to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Hilton completed specialized training in this approach as part of her osteopathic medical education. She integrates it into her broader family medicine practice as appropriate.

Dr. Hilton emphasizes lifestyle-based and preventive care. She focuses on nutrition, weight management, and patient education alongside clinical screening and chronic disease management. Her goal is to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.

Dr. Hilton practices at Leaf Medical's DUMBO location in Brooklyn. She began her career at the Long Island City site before returning to New York after several years in Richmond, Virginia.

Yes, Dr. Hilton brings significant experience caring for underserved populations. During her residency at Inspira Health in southern New Jersey, she treated a diverse and underserved patient community. She has also completed medical mission work in El Salvador and Honduras.

Yes, women's health is a core part of Dr. Hilton's clinical focus. She addresses preventive screenings, hormonal health, nutrition, and lifestyle concerns for women across age groups.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026