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Robin (Staerkel) Blackstone, MD, General Surgery, New York, NY

Robin Pavlich (Staerkel) Blackstone MD FACS (She/Her)

Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Clinical Informatics


CEO Blackstone Health

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  • 15 E 26th StNew York, NY 10010

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Summary

  • Robin (Staerkel) Blackstone, MD, is a New York-based general surgeon with a subspecialty in bariatric surgery. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Colorado and graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988. She completed a Masters Certificate in Sustainability and Digital Technology from MIT in 2024 and Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Healthcare at Oxford SAID Business School in 2025. Her professional experience includes owning a large multi-surgeon independent practice, working within the Banner Health/University of Arizona System and executive positions including Director of Surgery at University Hospital for Banner Health in Phoenix and SVP of Global Medical Affairs for Ethicon. Her leadership includes serving as the first woman President of her surgical society. She is an involved in the biotechnology ecosystem as an investor and has recently authored a book calling for a 28th Health Amendment to the Constitution, which will be published in the 1st quarter of 2026.

Education & Training

  • Oxford University, UK
    Oxford University, UK AI Ethics, Governance and Regulation, Oxford SAID, 2025 - 2025
  • Oxford, UK
    Oxford, UKArtificial Intelligence, Technology, 2024 - 2025
  • MIT
    MITMasters Certificate, Sustainability, Digital Technology, 2023 - 2024
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
    American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery A Population Solution for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?  
    Blackstone RP, JAMA Surg

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • International Bariatric Club BJS Lecture 2024: Towards sustainability in the operating room and the future of single use instruments in bariatric surgery 
    Oxford, UK - 8/2024

Other

Press Mentions

  • In Memoriam, Dr. Harvey Sugerman
    In Memoriam, Dr. Harvey SugermanSeptember 1st, 2020
  • Banner Performs Bariatric Surgery on 13-Year-Old Girl
    Banner Performs Bariatric Surgery on 13-Year-Old GirlMarch 11th, 2020
  • Banner Health Eases Heart Transplant Process for Obese Patients
    Banner Health Eases Heart Transplant Process for Obese PatientsMay 25th, 2019
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