Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program

Dr. Wetz, a native Staten Islander, graduated from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn (SUNY-HSCB) and was the class valedictorian of that year. He completed his internal medicine training at Staten Island University Hospital, including a chief residency year. Dr. Wetz subsequently stayed on the faculty and was appointed Residency Program Director in October 2004. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP).

During his time at Staten Island University Hospital, Dr. Wetz has been awarded “Teacher of the Year” as a chief resident (1999-2000) and twice as a faculty member (2000-2001 and 2001-2002). In addition to his role as Program Director, he currently serves as the Assistant Chairman of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Wetz is also the Director of Student Education for the Department of Medicine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY-HSCB.

Dr. Wetz is a member of the ambulatory care faculty; providing care to the patients of SIUH’s ambulatory pavilion. In this capacity, he is a preceptor for both residents and students in the outpatient setting.

A passionate teacher, Dr. Wetz is fully committed to the education and professional advancement of the residency staff. He prides himself on his approachability and willingness “to always be there for the residents.”

Contact Information:

Robert V. Wetz, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Assistant Chairman of Medicine

Residency Program Director, Dept. Of Medicine

Staten Island University Hospital

475 Seaview Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10305

Phone: (718) 226-6527

Fax: (718) 226-9271

IMResidencyPD@siuh.edu

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