Dr. Pinto also holds an Master of Science in Global Health from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she graduated top of her class in Global Aging. She earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University, with a minor in Sociology, and was awarded the Provost’s Honour Roll Medal for achieving a perfect 4.0 average.
Dr. Pinto has contributed significantly to the field of medicine. Her research and publications span retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, health policy, and equity, diversity, and inclusion, with work appearing in journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), British Medical Journal (BMJ), Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Cornea, and Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, where she received the Distinguished Contributor Award. She has presented at multiple national meetings including the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting, and received the Resident Research Award at Dalhousie University for the top research project.
Dr. Pinto has a strong interest in teaching and medical education. She has served on multiple institutional committees, including residency admissions, undergraduate education, and research committees. Dr. Pinto has taught clinical skills and delivered exceptional lectures to medical students, earning recognition among the top ten percent of medical school lecturers for two consecutive years.
Dr. Pinto is committed to providing comprehensive ophthalmic care grounded in evidence-based practice, clear communication, and individualized treatment.
