About
Dr. Robert Pintauro has practiced internal medicine in the Bronx for more than three decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1977. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica, in 1981. His internship and residency in internal medicine followed at Norwalk Hospital, affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, where he trained from 1981 to 1984.
Dr. Pintauro specializes in internal and preventive medicine, with particular focus on diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and vascular disease. He holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Faculty at Columbia School of Nursing and speaks both English and Spanish. He approaches every visit with empathy, communication, and a belief that prevention drives better long-term health. His hospital affiliations include Montefiore Medical Center, King's Harbor Multicare Center, Bayberry Nursing Home, and Beth Abraham Center. Long-term patient relationships are a hallmark of his practice, with some patients choosing him as their physician for over 35 years.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Creighton University, Omaha, NE - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (1977)
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica - Doctorate of Medicine (1981)
Residency
Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, Norwalk, CT - Internal Medicine Residency and Internship (1981-1984)
Additional Training
Assistant Faculty appointment at Columbia School of Nursing
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pintauro right for?
Dr. Pintauro serves adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or cardiovascular conditions benefit from his focused clinical expertise. Spanish-speaking patients will find him comfortable to communicate with. Those who value after-hours access and unhurried 30-minute appointments fit well in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pintauro focuses on diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and vascular disease. He applies a preventive medicine approach to help patients manage these conditions over the long term. His clinical work also covers general internal medicine and primary care.
Dr. Pintauro has practiced internal medicine in the Bronx for more than 30 years. He completed his residency training at Norwalk Hospital, affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, in 1984. Many of his patients have stayed with him for over 35 years.
Dr. Pintauro earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica, in 1981. He then completed a three-year internship and residency in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital, affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Pintauro speaks both English and Spanish. This allows him to communicate comfortably with Spanish-speaking patients throughout the Bronx and surrounding communities.
Dr. Pintauro holds affiliations with Montefiore Medical Center, King's Harbor Multicare Center, Bayberry Nursing Home, and Beth Abraham Center. These affiliations allow him to coordinate care across multiple settings in the Bronx area.
Dr. Pintauro centers his practice on empathy, open communication, and prevention. He believes that proactive care drives better long-term health outcomes. He works to build genuine, lasting relationships with his patients, and his approach has earned him patient loyalty spanning decades.
Yes, Dr. Pintauro holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Faculty at Columbia School of Nursing. This reflects his ongoing commitment to medical education alongside his clinical work.
Yes, Dr. Pintauro sees dependents between the ages of 18 and 26. This allows families to keep young adults under the same trusted physician as they transition into independent adulthood.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026