Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD Appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD, was appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in April 2023. Dr. Goldstein completed his MD and PhD at Tufts University, his residency at MGH, and the MGH/BWH Infectious Diseases Fellowship. In addition to being a faculty member in the Division of Infectious Diseases at MGH, Dr. Goldstein founded the MGH Transgender Health Program and served as its Medical Director. Dr. Goldstein also serves as an advisor to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on public health emergency response, infectious diseases, and strategic policy initiatives.

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