Dr. Fintel’s medical career began with earning her MD from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1982. She then completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University in 1983, followed by a fellowship at University of Chicago in 1987. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Fintel remains deeply committed to staying at the forefront of her field. Dr. Fintel was the first female attending at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital and Feinberg School of Medicine.

She is actively involved with several professional organizations, including the Chicago Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Chicago Gastroenterology Association, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the Northwestern Memorial Women in Medicine.

Dr. Fintel credits her success to a combination of hard work and unwavering commitment to patient care. She loves the field of gastroenterology and is determined to continue practicing for as long as she can. As she puts it, “I love the GI field and would like to work for as long as I can.”

Education

• MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – 1982
• Johns Hopkins University – 1983
• Francis Scott Key Medical Center- 1983
• Sinai Hospital of Baltimore- 1985
• University of Chicago – 1987

Board Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
• American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine

Dr. Robin Fintel’s journey to becoming a renowned gastroenterologist began in her small New England hometown, where she developed a deep passion for helping others from a young age. As a young woman, she volunteered as a candy striper and eagerly engaged with doctors to learn more about their work. This early exposure ignited her lifelong dedication to the medical field. Today, Dr. Fintel is a clinical assistant professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, in addition to serving as a physician with the Northwestern Medicine Physician Network.