Dr. Peter Pinto

Dr. Peter Pinto, MD

Dr. Peter Pinto is a urologist at National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. He is known for MRI-guided prostate biopsy.

Dr. Pinto leads the Urologic Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute. With NIH radiologist Bradford Wood he helped develop MRI and ultrasound fusion biopsy, which lets doctors target suspicious areas of the prostate instead of sampling it blindly.

About Dr. Peter Pinto – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Peter Pinto, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: MRI-ultrasound fusion biopsy; prostate cancer; urologic oncology clinical trials
• Current Role: Chief, Urologic Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: National Cancer Institute
• Address: NIH Clinical Center, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
• Phone: 1-800-422-6237 (NCI Cancer Information Service, 1-800-4-CANCER)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: cancer.gov
• Appointments: Patients are seen as participants in NCI clinical studies; ask your doctor to refer you or contact the NCI study team about eligibility
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Peter Pinto:

• Prostate cancer detection with MRI-targeted biopsy
• Focal therapy research
• Robotic prostate and kidney surgery in clinical trials
• Hereditary and rare urologic cancers studied at NCI

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his NCI profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: National Cancer Institute; NIH Clinical Center

Insurance

Care at the NIH Clinical Center is provided as part of research studies. Find MD Health has not confirmed insurance billing for Dr. Pinto; eligibility depends on the study. Ask the NCI study team how costs are handled before enrolling.

Fees

Patients enrolled in NIH Clinical Center research studies generally receive study-related care at no cost; travel support depends on the study. Confirm with the study team.

Professional Information

• Co-developer of MRI-ultrasound fusion targeted prostate biopsy
• Lead author on major studies comparing targeted and systematic biopsy
• Directs urologic oncology clinical trials at NCI

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research staff profile (cancer.gov)
• NIH Clinical Center (clinicalcenter.nih.gov)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Peter Pinto known for?

Dr. Peter Pinto is known for MRI-guided prostate biopsy.

Where does Dr. Peter Pinto practice?

He practices at National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.

What conditions does Dr. Peter Pinto treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer detection and treatment within NCI research studies.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Pinto?

Dr. Pinto sees patients within NCI clinical studies. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry, and ask your doctor about referral to an NCI study.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with the National Cancer Institute.