Robert Markowitz

Robert Markowitz is an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital and a Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric endocrinology with a focus on childhood obesity and chronic disease management. His clinical work spans multiple locations: Boston, Peabody, and Waltham, Massachusetts.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, Cornell University (1978)
• M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1982)
• Pediatrics residency and fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Hospital (1983–1987)

Research interests include multidisciplinary approaches to pediatric obesity, cholesterol screening methodologies, and the development of clinical programs like the EMPOWER and Optimal Wellness for Life (OWL) initiatives. His publications address family-based interventions, dietary impacts on weight loss, and advancements in lipid testing for children.

He holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics (General). His clinical services emphasize interdisciplinary care, particularly through programs addressing obesity and metabolic health.