Otolaryngology (ENT), Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer | More
Professor of Surgery Director, Rhinology and Allergy
Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Research
UChicago Faculty Physicians Open for more information
UChicago Faculty Physicians hold faculty positions with the University of Chicago and provide care for patients on the academic health system’s main campus in Hyde Park and in care centers throughout the Chicago region.
CloseMeet 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.
Areas of Expertise
- Olfactory Disorders
- Allergies
- Sleep Apnea
- Skull Base Surgery
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery
Medical Education
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Internship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Rhinologic Society
- American Society of Human Genetics
- 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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