About
Sandra Lithgow earned her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency and chief residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Her academic career began at Cornell University, where she studied neurobiology before pursuing medicine. She later joined Baylor College of Medicine as an Assistant Professor, where she served as a clinical investigator for the Women's Health Initiative Study and directed the primary care teaching clinic at the Houston VA Medical Center.
Dr. Lithgow returned to Greenwich in 2012 to practice primary care and internal medicine. She holds board certification in internal medicine and carries subspecialty training in Mind/Body Medicine from the Chopra Institute and Age Management from the Cenegenics Medical Institute. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, healthy aging, nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular wellness, and stress management. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently. Castle Connolly named her a Top Doctor each year from 2016 through 2023. Outside of medicine, she competes in triathlons and marathons and holds a personal commitment to mind-body wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University, BA Neurobiology
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (Residency and Chief Residency)
Additional Training
Mind/Body Medicine, Chopra Institute; Age Management, Cenegenics Medical Institute; Assistant Professor and Clinical Investigator, Women's Health Initiative Study, Baylor College of Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lithgow right for?
Dr. Lithgow is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to health. Patients focused on healthy aging, weight management, or cardiovascular wellness benefit from her broad clinical range. Her Mind/Body Medicine and Age Management training makes her well-suited for patients managing stress alongside physical health goals. She sees patients in both English and Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lithgow focuses on preventive medicine, healthy aging, nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular wellness, and stress management. She holds board certification in internal medicine and brings subspecialty training in Mind/Body Medicine and Age Management. She treats the full range of internal medicine and primary care concerns.
Yes. Dr. Lithgow holds board certification in internal medicine. She also completed subspecialty training in Mind/Body Medicine through the Chopra Institute and Age Management through the Cenegenics Medical Institute.
Dr. Lithgow earned her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency and chief residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. She later served on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine as an Assistant Professor.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Lithgow a Top Doctor every year from 2016 through 2023. That recognition spans eight consecutive years and reflects her standing among peers in internal medicine and preventive care.
Yes. Dr. Lithgow speaks both English and Spanish fluently. Patients comfortable in either language can communicate with her directly.
Dr. Lithgow takes a highly individualized approach to prevention. Her training spans Mind/Body Medicine, Age Management, nutrition, and cardiovascular wellness. She draws on each of these to build a care plan specific to each patient's health goals and risk factors.
Dr. Lithgow studied neurobiology at Cornell University before earning her MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She later joined Baylor College of Medicine as an Assistant Professor, where she also directed the primary care teaching clinic at the Houston VA Medical Center.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026