Robert Klapheke, M.D.

About Dr. Robert Klapheke

Why Gastroenterology?

Dr. Klapheke chose gastroenterology because it melds the art and science of medicine perfectly — it meets the challenge and complexity of digestive diseases with the innovative technology of interventional endoscopy and advanced diagnostic testing. Like all physicians, he chose this profession to help people and Dr. Klapheke feels well suited to do so in this field.

Patients can expect Dr. Klapheke to listen and engage with them empathetically. He enjoys teaching and will strive to make sure that patients feel they understand their condition and treatment plan. Patients with GI symptoms suffer from considerable stigma and he believes in actively supporting the whole person’s well-being in order to improve their quality of life.

Provider interests:

In his free time, Dr. Klapheke enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, drawing, and spending time with his wife and cat, Jax.

Education

• Medical Degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
• Medical Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
• Medical Fellowship: UC San Diego, San Diego CA
• Undergraduate Degree: BA in Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH

Awards & Recognitions

• 2011 The Doctors Murrel H., Martin Z., and Benjamin M. Kaplan Award, Board of Trustees of the Sidney I. Kornhauser Foundation Inc and Student Affairs Committee of ULSOM, in recognition of scholarship, leadership, character and other worthy attributes
• 2012 Henry Gray Barbour Memorial Award in Medical Pharmacology, ULSOM
• 2013 Dr. Israel Muss Memorial Award, ULSOM, presented to third year medical student who has demonstrated scholarliness, an avid search for technical knowledge, a breadth of interests and a deep concern for the humanity of all people
• 2014 Merck Academic Excellence Award, Merck and ULSOM
• 2019 Excellent Consultant Award, UCSD Department of Emergency Medicine

Professional Affiliations

• 2010-present Member, Phi Beta Kappa
• 2010-present Member, Wilderness Medicine Society (WMS)
• 2011-present Member, American College of Physicians (ACP)
• 2012-present Member, American Medical Association (AMA)
• 2013-present Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA)
• 2014-present Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• 2018-present Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• 2019-present Member, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Languages:

• English
• Spanish