Robert Udelsman

Robert Udelsman, MD, MBA, FACS, FACE, is the William H. Carmalt Professor of Surgery and Oncology at Yale University School of Medicine, serving as Chairman of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of Yale-New Haven Hospital. He specializes in endocrine surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for thyroid and parathyroid disorders. His research has led to over 300 publications and multiple awards, including leadership roles in the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. Udelsman is also dedicated to medical education, training future surgical leaders.

Education:

• B.A. from Lafayette College (1977)
• M.D. from George Washington University School of Medicine (1981)
• MBA from Johns Hopkins University (2000)
• Fellowships at NIH and Johns Hopkins Hospital

Research Interests: Minimally invasive endocrine surgery, parathyroid and thyroid disorders, surgical education, and clinical guidelines for hyperparathyroidism. His work emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes through innovative techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Awards:

• New York Best Doctors (2002, 2008)
• Gold Award for Clinical Excellence (2006)
• Edward H. Storer Award for Surgical Teaching (2003)

Grants & Leadership: Active in surgical administration and has donated to Yale-New Haven Hospital. His clinical practice includes over 6,000 thyroid and 2,500 parathyroid surgeries.