About Robert A. Puntel, MD
Robert A. Puntel, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and medical director of inpatient cardiology at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Puntel has extensive training and experience in fetal, pediatric and adult cardiology. He has a clinical interest in non-invasive cardiac imaging for congenital heart conditions, as well as transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography during cardiac surgery.
Dr. Puntel also serves as co-director of the Pre-Conference: Hands-On Fetal Echo Learning Lab at the Phoenix Children's Fetal Cardiology Symposium.
After graduating from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, Dr. Puntel earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his residency training in pediatrics from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Before joining the Phoenix Children's team, Dr. Puntel served in the U.S. Army for 25 years before retiring as colonel from the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Dr. Puntel is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and in pediatric cardiology by the American College of Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Pediatrics' military and cardiology subsections. He is a member of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors and the Western Society of Pediatric Cardiology.
In addition, Dr. Puntel is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, a clinical professor of child health at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and a clinical professor of pediatrics at the Creighton University School of Medicine. He also is a frequent presenter and invited lecturer at national and international medical conferences.
Dr. Puntel keeps personalized patient care at the core of his work.
"I believe the best patient care is sitting down with the patient and family and truly taking the time to listen to their concerns, worries and needs," he says. "It's important to focus on the child and determine what their worries and fears are so I can address them."
In his free time, Dr. Puntel enjoys running, traveling, visiting family, golfing and learning new languages.
Medical School / Education
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Residency
(Pediatrics) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Fellowship
(Pediatric Cardiology) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA
Pediatrics, Subspecialty-Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology
Fetal Cardiology
Echocardiography
Fetal Echo
Trans-Thoracic Echo
Trans-Esophageal Echo
Academic Affiliations
Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, Creighton University School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Clinical Professor, Child Health, University of Arizona School of Medicine - Phoenix
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, Military and Cardiology subsections
Member, Western Society of Pediatric Cardiology
Member, Association of Pediatric Program Directors
Co-director, Pre-Conference: Hands-On Fetal Echo Learning Lab, Phoenix Children's Fetal Cardiology Symposium
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
Great visit
Dr. Pintel was referred to me from my brother and sister-in-law. They told me he was an amazing doctor. I myself can confirm he is an amazing doctor. Explained stuff in order for my son to understand, made it understandable for my son. I understood. Really friendly. Made it somewhat personal by telling us his son's story. Made me feel really good at understanding because he knew what I had gone through for my son and how scared he could be. I truly, truly, truly would refer him and love this doctor. Thank you.
Dr Puntel is very thorough and thinks of all aspects of care including financial. incredible provider!!
This provider was caring and considerate. I am a worried mother, but he was able to explain things in a clear way that I could understand. He gave me piece of mind.
The doctor did a wonderful job at helping myself and my 13 year old feel less afraid of what is going on with my sons heart
We had a good experience.
Great overall experience. Thankful the Doctor took the time to explain everything and showed the images.
The doctor & staff are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for being so kind to us
Dr. Puntel is wonderful!
Professional, efficient, kind, clean compassionate office. Wonderful experience!!!
Staff was amazing they listened to my concerns and made sure that my child was in great hands.
Very impressed with Dr. P...he is a very fine personality!!
The dr. Was so polite and and explained everything thing. He made us laugh and feel really welcoming.
Dr Puntel is one of a kind. He is so great with the kiddos and explains things in a very simple fun way. One of the only Dr still around that will call and personally talk to you if you have questions or needs. Fabulous Dr!
Thank you too the staff and doctor puntel for all that you do not just for us for the children
I think Dr. Pintel is a living, breathing angel, in my opinion, and to our family. He speaks to me, the mom, like a student and teaches me so that I understand and can ask the right questions. And when I do have questions, he makes sure that I understand his explanation. I think he is a gift to this world. I think he is absolutely a gift to our family, a gift to my son. He genuinely, genuinely seems to care about my son, my family, how we're all doing. I just think he is one of the greatest human beings on this planet.
Dr. Puntel and his staff were courteous and caring. He explained my son's care well. Also, he noticed two other concerns, I would have never thought my son might have and issued a referral for one. Thank you, Dr. Puntel and staff
Dr. Puntel is the best and I highly recommend him to anyone.
I would just like to again comment on Dr. Puntel's professionalism and the thorough examination he provided for my son. And I really appreciated all the time he spent with us explaining his symptoms. And I would definitely recommend this provider to other friends and family. The care that we received from him was excellent. I appreciate it.
Dr.puntel has been with me on my journey since I was first pregnant with my heart warrior .my heart warrior is now 6 years old and thriving ! He is super kind. We love our visits to pch .
Dr Puntal is so great at explaining things not only I can understand but for my son as well to understand.
Loved how upbeat, kind and helpful Dr puntel was and his nurse! I felt that he was great at communicating all the information to me clearly and easy to understand. Very wonderful experience
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Puntel for the exceptional care you've provided. Your expertise and compassion has brought us comfort during a time that was filled with uncertainty. Thank you for your dedication and exceptional care
Dr. Puntel is amazing! He has been my child's provider for 8 years, during all this time he has been extremely professional. He has always listened to our concerns and has gone above and beyond to make sure my child's heart stays healthy.
Dr Puntel has incredible bedside manner, very thorough and knowledgeable. His kindness is very reassuring.