Robert Glatter

New York

Contributor at Forbes

Contributor at CBS

ER Doc, @lenoxhill/ @Forbes contributor /@CBS contributor/@medscape EM/ Former @nyjets MD/MD for @nbcolympics @rio2016, @ussoccer network MD @Time contributor

Articles

Behind the Scenes of The Pitt: Depicting the Hard Truths

1 week ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter |Mel Herbert |Nicholas P. Cozzi |Amy Ho

This discussion was recorded on May 7, 2025. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hi, and welcome. I’m Dr Robert Glatter, a member of the Medscape Emergency Medicine editorial board.
Why Funding Space Medicine Matters More Than Ever

1 week ago | medscape.com | Shreenik Kundu |Robert Glatter

When NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore launched in June 2024, they expected to spend just over a week in space. Instead, due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, they remained aboard the International Space Station for more than 286 days. Though the duo rejected the term “stranded,” the world watched their unplanned odyssey with awe.
Why Is Oropouche Spreading so Fast?

2 weeks ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter

Oropouche virus (OROV) cases surged significantly in 2024 and early 2025, with almost 20,000 confirmed infections reported across Latin America and the Caribbean, including four deaths. The highest burden was observed in Brazil, followed by Peru and Cuba. This sudden spike has captured the attention of public health officials. What set the stage for its resurgence and rapid geographic spread?
Brazil’s Patient Safety Issues Reflect Global Trends

3 weeks ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter

Ensuring patient safety is a fundamental principle of healthcare, yet millions of people worldwide suffer harm due to preventable medical errors each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , 1 in 10 patients is affected by medical mistakes, with more than three million deaths occurring annually as a result of unsafe care.
Is My Medicine Real-And Safe To Take?

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Robert Glatter

Imagine this common scenario: You are 50 years old, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and obesity and prescribed Ozempic by your health care provider. You have a high prescription co-pay at your pharmacy, and you struggle with the cost of filling the prescriptions. Your friend then tells you about a great deal from an online pharmacy for high blood pressure medications.
Running the ED Like a Pro: Your Residency Playbook

3 weeks ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter |Amy Ho

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hi, and welcome. I’m Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Joining me today to discuss tips for success in emergency medicine (EM) residency is Dr Amy Ho, an emergency physician and also a member of Medscape’s advisory board. Welcome, Amy. It’s really great to have you join me. Amy Faith Ho, MD, MPH: Thanks again for having me, Rob.
Is a 4-Year EM Residency Really Necessary?

1 month ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter |Amy Ho |Michael A. Galuska

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hi. I’m Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), responsible for accrediting physician training programs in the United States, has proposed requiring all emergency medicine (EM) residencies to be 4 years long. Currently, 80% of EM residencies are 3-year programs.
When Benzos Fail, Ketamine Delivers

1 month ago | medscape.com | Robert Glatter |Paul E. Pepe |Kenneth A. Scheppke |Jeffrey M. Goodloe

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hi. I’m Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Joining me today to discuss the role of ketamine in midazolam-refractory status epilepticus is Dr Paul Pepe, a highly regarded EMS expert with more than 50 years in resuscitation and publications, and founder of EMS Eagles, a highly respected group of EMS professionals forging EMS policy. Also joining me is Dr Ken Scheppke, an EMS physician.
American Health Care Will Suffer Under Trump’s Tariffs

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Robert Glatter |Peter Papadakos

NowOn average, Americans pay about twice what other countries do for prescription drugs. Thanks to President Trump’s aggressive tariffs and the global trade war they are inciting, they might soon pay even more. Last week, Trump made good on a core campaign promise to enact sweeping tariffs, slapping a …
American Health Care Will Suffer Under Trump’s Tariffs

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Robert Glatter |Peter Papadakos

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a copy of a 2025 National Trade Estimate Report as he speaks during a trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.