David Pillinger joined the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in July 2018. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina and completed Internal Medicine Residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Medical Center in Chapel Hill. He also completed his fellowship in Endocrinology at the UNC Medical Center. He practiced Endocrinology at Novant Health Endocrinology in Charlotte, NC for 6 years from 2012 until 2018.

Dr. Pillinger practices general endocrinology but has a special interest in Endocrine Ultrasound. He has held Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) since 2013 and is especially interested in thyroid nodules, parathyroid adenomas, and thyroid cancer.

Certified Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Highland Hospital (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, UNC Hospitals. 2010 - 2012

Residency, Internal Medicine, UNC Hospitals. 2008 - 2010

Internship, Internal Medicine, UNC Hospitals. 2007 - 2008

Education

MD | University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Internal Medicine. 2007

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

The doctor was very thorough in explaining everything and answering all our questions. He was patient & kind towards us.

Apr 29, 2025

5.0

My experiences with Dr Pillinger are always excellent. He is proactive and very knowledgeable and helpful

Aug 21, 2024

5.0

He is the only doctor who has even bothered looking closer into my low sodium levels instead of just telling me to drink less fluids

Aug 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent visit, doctor explained all aspects of my visit in a caring, easily understood and professional manner

Aug 15, 2024

5.0

Impeccable doctor.

Jul 26, 2024

4.6

Good experience

Jul 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent care provided.

Dec 06, 2023

Dr. Pillinger is ia great communicator who provides options to consider. He also listens closely.

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pillinger was informative & took the necessary time to explain U/S reports results & about thyroid bx, -> to my brain injured daughter. Very patient.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

Good experience

Jul 10, 2023

5.0

This is the best endocrinologist office I've been to. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the doctor thoroughly listens and provides explanations in a manor which I can understand. I highly recommend Dr. Pillinger and his office staff

Jun 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pillinger was very responsive and took extra care with explanations to clear up some previous misconceptions.

May 25, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor, followed up with my lab results, VERY VERY thorough, VERY detailed, HIGHLY recommend Dr.

May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pillinger is a kind, compassionate, thoughtful and skilled physician. We quickly established an excellent physician-patient relationship which set the tone for my thyroid biopsy and follow up telephone conversation with him. Dr. Pillinger is AMAZING!!

Apr 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pillinger shows genuine concern & compassion. Makes you feel like he really cares.

Apr 18, 2023

Dr. Pillinger is wonderful. He is always concerned and understanding. He monitors my diabetes and adjusts my meds as appropriate.

Mar 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Pillinger was thorough, careful, concerned and clearly communicated information to me.

Mar 22, 2023

5.0

Outstanding dr.

Mar 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor!

Mar 02, 2023

My visit with Dr. Pillinger went very well as he reviewed test results with me, provided me with information on my condition, answered my questions and we discussed a plan of care with my input for me going forward. I was very pleased with the visit.

Feb 15, 2023

Dr Pillinger was very helpful!

Feb 10, 2023