Robert Martindale

Dr. Robert Martindale is Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he has served since May 2005. He previously led the Division of General Surgery (2005-2019) and currently directs Hospital Nutrition Services, specializing in abdominal wall reconstruction and surgical nutrition/metabolism.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Nutrition (1982, University of California)
• M.D. (1984, George Washington University)
• Surgical Residency (1984-1989, Madigan Army Medical Center)
• American Board of Surgery Certification (1990; recertified 2000, 2010)

Dr. Martindale's research centers on surgical nutrition metabolism, abdominal wall reconstruction, and gastrointestinal surgery. He pioneered advancements in parenteral/enteral nutrition for critically ill patients and complex hernia management, with over 200 publications including textbook editorship. His work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based nutritional support protocols.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal evolving focus on expert consensus guidelines for lipid emulsions in critical care, fiber management in inflammatory bowel disease, and standardized ventral hernia reporting. Research trends demonstrate consistent leadership in surgical nutrition standardization while expanding into microbiome interactions and metabolic outcomes.

He has received multiple teaching awards for surgical education excellence and residency program leadership.

As mentor to young physicians and investigators, Dr. Martindale previously directed surgical residency training at Medical College of Georgia and continues shaping surgical education at OHSU. His Hospital Nutrition Services directorship oversees institutional nutritional care protocols.

Professionally, he leads committees across the American Surgical Association, American College of Surgeons, and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, while serving on editorial boards for 15+ surgical/nutrition journals and delivering frequent national/international lectures.