4.3
17 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Thomas Pintar is a native of Wisconsin who completed his training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. His focus is on quality medical care and outcomes, and the development of personal and professional long term relationships with his patients and his peers.Having been in practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the past 12 years, Dr. Pintar enjoys all aspects of consultative Nephrology practice, including: fluid and electrolyte diseases, complex cases of glomerulonephritis, care of dialysis patients, and kidney transplant care. He served as associate director of a kidney transplant program for four years prior to moving to Boise. He is keenly interested in kidney transplant patients and their aftercare. He has a special interest in the care of patients on dialysis and especially home dialysis modalities that he feels give patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) the best opportunity to be …successful with their kidney disease therapy. Dr. Pintar feels that all patients can be trained to perform home dialysis with the benefits of improved outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Pintar believes that the key to Kidney Disease care resides in the education of patients and families and assisting them in making patient centered, informed decisions regarding their options for care.Dr. Pintar and his family are relocating to Boise, Idaho due to their love of the outdoors, and the wonderful opportunities that the city of Boise and the state of Idaho have to offer. In his free time, Dr. Pintar enjoys the outdoors and is an avid recreational road and mountain bicyclist, tri-athlete and is an avid cross-country skier and snowboarder. He also enjoys hunting, fishing and backcountry backpacking.
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- 32 years of experience
- speaks German, Spanish, English
- University Of Wisconsin Hospital
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar has 5 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar, MD | Dr. William Lorin Taylor, MD | Dr. Anthony Paul Giauque, MD | Dr. Michael Johnathan Modica, MD |
| Nephrology | Diagnostic Radiology | Neuroradiology | Neuroradiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks German, Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Baker City , OR | Boise , ID | Caldwell , ID | Baker City , OR |
| Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Dr. Thomas Joseph Pintar holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Oregon and Idaho.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Idaho that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Wisconsin Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Pintar's NPI number is 1952343352.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Pintar affiliated with?
- Dr. Thomas Pintar is affiliated with St Lukes Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Baker City, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa, Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, St Lukes Nampa Medical Center, and St Lukes Childrens Hospital.
- Is Dr. Thomas Pintar accepting new patients?
- Dr. Thomas Pintar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Thomas Pintar's office located?
- Dr. Thomas Pintar's office is located at 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR, 97814.
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