ROBERT CHEN, MD, MPH
ROBERT CHEN, MD, MPH
Physician with extensive experience in clinical medicine, healthcare technology, academic medicine, and multidisciplinary patient care. Active physician currently practicing in skilled nursing facilities, correctional medicine, and as an Independent Medical Examiner for the Social Security Administration. Trained in internal medicine, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Harvard-trained in public health quantitative methods. Author of more than 90 peer-reviewed publications.
General Specialties: Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing, Correctional Medicine, Family / Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery, Healthcare Technology
Specialty Focus: Skilled nursing facility care, correctional medicine, independent medical evaluations, disability assessments, cardiovascular surgery, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, medical record review, clinical validation, healthcare technology strategy
Licensure: Ohio Medical License (Active), Massachusetts Medical License (Active), DEA Registration (Active)
Certifications: Taiwan Board Certification — Cardiothoracic Surgery & Vascular Surgery, Taiwan Board Certification — Critical Care Medicine
Education: Master of Public Health (MPH), Quantitative Methods — Harvard University School of Public Health; Doctor of Medicine (MD) — National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Years in Practice: 10+
Curriculum Vitae
CLINICAL & EXPERTISE SNAPSHOT
- Ohio Medical License (Active), Massachusetts Medical License (Active)
- DEA Registration (Active)
- Taiwan Board Certification — Cardiothoracic Surgery & Vascular Surgery
- Taiwan Board Certification — Critical Care Medicine
- Author of more than 90 peer-reviewed publications
- Editorial board member and reviewer for multiple international medical journals
AREAS OF FOCUS
Skilled Nursing Facility Medicine
Comprehensive care for skilled nursing facility residents with multiple chronic conditions. Review of extensive historical medical records and coordination of multidisciplinary care plans.
Correctional Medicine
Primary care and urgent care services within correctional settings. Evaluation of complex medical, psychiatric, and chronic disease cases with detailed clinical documentation.
Independent Medical Examinations
Independent medical evaluations and disability assessments across a broad range of specialties for the Social Security Administration. Review of extensive medical records and synthesis of complex clinical information into structured reports. Assessment of functional limitations and medical causation for administrative proceedings.
Cardiovascular Surgery & Critical Care
Heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO programs, complex cardiovascular and aortic surgery. Clinical research and outcomes studies in cardiothoracic transplant surgery.
Healthcare Technology
Clinical validation and medical strategy for healthcare technology products. Review of clinical datasets and medical documentation; collaboration with engineering and regulatory teams.
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Ohio Medical License (Active)
- Massachusetts Medical License (Active)
- DEA Registration (Active)
- Taiwan Board Certification — Cardiothoracic Surgery & Vascular Surgery
- Taiwan Board Certification — Critical Care Medicine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Altea Healthcare — Ohio March 2026 – Present
Physician — Skilled Nursing Facilities
Provide comprehensive care to skilled nursing facility residents with multiple chronic conditions. Review extensive historical medical records and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans.
Madison Correctional Institution — London, Ohio March 2026 – Present
Physician — Correctional Medicine
Deliver primary care and urgent care services within a correctional setting. Evaluate complex medical, psychiatric, and chronic disease cases; maintain detailed clinical documentation.
Social Security Administration — Columbus, Ohio May 2025 – Present
Independent Medical Examiner
Conduct independent medical evaluations and disability assessments across a broad range of specialties. Review extensive medical records and synthesize complex clinical information into structured reports. Assess functional limitations and medical causation for administrative proceedings.
Pathfree Technologies — Long Beach, California November 2023 – Present
Chief Medical Officer
Direct clinical validation and medical strategy for healthcare technology products. Review clinical datasets and medical documentation; collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams.
Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford, California November 2021 – October 2023
Clinical Instructor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Participated in clinical care, teaching, and research at a premier academic medical center. Mentored trainees and contributed to scientific publications and presentations.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio October 2020 – July 2021
Fellow Physician, Cardiac Surgery
Heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and ECMO programs. Contributed to clinical research and outcomes studies.
China Medical University Hospital — Taichung, Taiwan October 2018 – August 2020
Attending Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery
Performed complex cardiovascular and aortic surgery; participated in clinical research and healthcare innovation.
Taipei Medical University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan October 2017 – September 2018
Attending Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery
Performed advanced cardiovascular and endovascular procedures; physician education and research.
EDUCATION
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Quantitative Methods — Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) — National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Clinical Fellow, Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgery — Indiana University Hospital / Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Clinical Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery — Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
- Residency, Cardiovascular Surgery — National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
PUBLICATIONS & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Author or co-author of more than 90 peer-reviewed publications
- Editorial board member and reviewer for multiple international medical journals
- Conference reviewer for major international medical societies