Dr. Rafael Antonio Lantigua, MD

Dr. Rafael Lantigua specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He completed his medical education at Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De La Ciencias De La Salud and finished his residency training at Strong Memorial Hospital. With 54 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lantigua brings extensive knowledge to patient care. He communicates fluently in Spanish, French, Russian, and English.

Dr. Lantigua practices at multiple NewYork Presbyterian locations throughout New York, including Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Allen Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Lower Manhattan Hospital, and Alexandra Cohen Hospital For Women And Newborns. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies. He also incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training, and manual therapy techniques into patient treatment plans. Patients have given him an average rating of …3.8 stars.