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Robert M. Bober, MD

Nuclear Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Robert M. Bober, MD
Director, Nuclear Cardiology
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 42 Patient Verified Ratings
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Robert M. Bober, MD

Nuclear Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Digital Medicine
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Bober received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore in 1997. He went on to complete his internship and residency at University of Maryland in Baltimore in 2000. He subsequently completed his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at University of Maryland in 2003. Dr. Bober has received advanced training in Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Bober is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2003. Dr. Bober is Director of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Cardiology at Ochsner Health in Louisiana and is a recognized world expert in cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (cardiac PET scans). He has many years of experience designing PET laboratories and radiopharmacies with cyclotron systems. He has published numerous scientific papers on the subject and is active in clinical research using this technology. He has a special clinical interest in determining which patients are best suited for medical therapy versus which patients are best suited for procedures such as coronary stents and/or bypass surgery. Dr. Bober enjoys time with his family, various types of exercise, plant-based food, physics and drumming to the greatest rock band in history, Rush, in his free time.

Education and Training

Medical School

Univ. of Maryland School of Medicine

Internship

University of Maryland Medical System
Field of Study: Categorical Internal Medicine

Residency

University of Maryland Medical System
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Maryland Medical System
Field of Study: Cardiology

Certifications

  • Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology
  • Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology - Cardiology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Cardiology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

May 2024

Dr. Bober is extremely professional & courtesy.

April 2024

Have been coming for years @ Dr. Bober. Always is able & willing to answer any & all questions I have. So I am able to leave with a content heart! "A+" physician. Extremely trustworthy.

February 2024

Easy to talk to look at whole medical profile and suggested it change in a medication with a lab follow-up. Friendly and thorough.

February 2024

Dr. Bober is a very concerned dr. and will explain all details about my health.

December 2023

Showed concern about condition and shared more time than most doctors do with patients.

November 2023

Dr Bober and I had a great videoconference. We were able to discuss my health issues and he was able to offer a solution

November 2023

Dr. Bober great heart surgeon. Outstanding bedside manner. Through in explaining my condition and review of my visit. Loved the guy on Ochsner TV commercial.

October 2023

We discussed my problems and Dr Bober listened and offered solutions.

July 2023

Dr. Bober is the best! I came to him for a second opinion and was very pleased with the way he explained and addressed my health concerns.