Meet Dr. Pinto
Dr. Pinto’s research focuses on microbial, environmental, genetic and demographic factors that underlie susceptibility to nasal diseases. He directs innovative clinical trials for chronic sinusitis, allergies, olfactory disorders, and aging of the ear, nose and throat. His research represents a first step toward designing new diagnostic tests and improved treatments for these difficult conditions. His research is funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Dr. Pinto is a regular speaker at national conferences on otolaryngology, genetics, allergy and aging of the nose.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Rhinology and Sinus Surgery
- Head and Neck Cancer
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Rhinologic Society
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Human Genetics
- American Geriatrics Society
Practicing Since
- 1997
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Medical Education
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
News & Research
View Published Papers- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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