Robert S. Hoffman MD

Robert S. Hoffman received a BA in chemistry from Brandeis University in 1980 and immediately entered the New York University School of Medicine where he received his medical degree. He completed a 3-year internship and residency in Internal Medicine also at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by a Fellowship in Medical Toxicology at the New York City Poison Center/Bellevue Hospital Center. He subsequently achieved Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Emergency Medicine. In 1989 Dr. Hoffman became the director of the Fellowship in Medical Toxicology at the New York City Poison Center, and in 1994 he became the Director of the New York City Poison Center.

Dr. Hoffman has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications on various aspects of toxicology that include basic science, and animal and clinical investigations. He has also authored numerous textbook chapters for major references in Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He lectures around the world on various aspects of toxicology and has helped to establish poison control centers in both Europe and Asia.

Dr. Hoffman has held offices in all 3 American Toxicology Societies, including being a member of the board of trustees of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology; a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Poison Control Centers; and Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and President of the American College of Medical Toxicology. Dr. Hoffman is currently on the editorial board of Toxicological Reviews and is a member of the senior editorial board of Clinical Toxicology.