Dr. Rafael Antonio Lantigua, MD

Dr. Rafael Lantigua is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. With 54 years of medical experience, Dr. Lantigua brings extensive knowledge to patient care. He is fluent 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 hypertensive emergencies. He also incorporates therapeutic approaches like physical therapy and strength training into patient treatment plans. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.