Partnering with Dr. Vishal Mehta, Robert brings deep expertise in sports medicine to help patients prevent, manage, and recover from complex knee, shoulder, and hip conditions. As a board-certified physician assistant, he evaluates patients independently in the clinic, serves as a first-assist in surgery, and offers cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments like PRP injections to support natural healing. As a former collegiate gymnast at the University of Illinois, Robert understands firsthand the demands placed on the body and takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to getting patients back to full motion. Outside of work, Robert stays busy with his wife, Laura, and their three kids, and loves spending weekends outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, or taking in live auto sports and drag racing.
Conditions
ACL Injuries, Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Biceps Tendinitis in the Shoulder, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow Fracture or Dislocation, Frozen Shoulder, Knee Arthritis, Knee Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Runner’s Knee, Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Labral Tear, SLAP Tears, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John (UCL) Injuries, and other conditions
Treatments
ACL Reconstruction, Achilles Repair, Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Scope, Bankart Repair, Lemaire Procedure, Latarjet Shoulder Surgery, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and other treatments
Credentials
Certifications
- Certified Physician Assistant
Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant–Certified, meaning they have their medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.
Education
- DeSales Uiversity | MS (Physician Assistant Studies)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | BS