Robert L Rothbard M.D.

Expert Publications

• Dependence of assessment of coronary artery reperfusion during acute myocardial infarction on angiographic criteria and interobserver variability.
• Effect of reperfusion on electrocardiographic and enzymatic infarct size: results of a randomized multicenter study of intravenous anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC) versus intracoronary streptokinase in acute myocardial
• Comparative tolerance and complications in a multicentre trial of intracoronary streptokinase and intravenous anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex in acute myocardial infarction.
• Cardiac output by rebreathing in patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Hemodynamic and respiratory effects of dezocine, ciramadol, and morphine.
• Activities of some enzymes in serum after therapy with intracoronary streptokinase in acute myocardial infarction.
• Clinical evaluation of a radiometric assay specific for creatine kinase isoenzyme MB.

Media Releases

Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Robert L. Rothbard, who serves patients in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Rothbard is a board-certified cardiologist who is currently serving patients at Cardiology Consultants of Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Cardiology Consultants of Orlando is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Established in 1979 by Dr. Bolen and Dr. Boswell, and later joined in the practice by Dr. Rothbard and Dr. Vandenberg, the physicians together have more than 100 years experience. Cardiology Consultants of Orlando is one of Central Florida’s largest independent cardiac care practices, as well as the region’s most experienced cardiac care practice. 

Dr. Rothbard is also Chief of Staff and Head of Cardiology at AdventHealth Orlando. AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned, hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care, and pioneering research. The healing network includes 26 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida – all designed to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Rothbard is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Rothbard is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). 

Dr. Rothbard graduated with his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. As a cardiologist, Dr. Rothbard specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the cardiovascular system. 

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