Michael B. Rothberg MD, MPH

Dr. Michael B. Rothberg, MD, MPH, is the Vice Chair for Research in the Primary Care Institute of the Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He practices general internal medicine and directs the Center for Value-Based Care Research. His research examines the quality of care and decision-making for common medical conditions, with an emphasis on tailoring treatment to patients' individual risk and preferences. His methods include large observational studies, risk modeling, and cost-effectiveness analysis.

His areas of interest include pneumonia and influenza, venous thromboembolism, coronary artery disease, and public reporting of healthcare quality. The goal of his research is to help physicians and patients make better healthcare decisions to improve outcomes and control costs. Dr. Rothberg completed a research fellowship in Medical Informatics from the National Library of Medicine and has received research funding from AHRQ, NIA, NCI, NHLBI, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation. Dr. Rothberg received his medical degree from New York University and his Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University.