Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cornfeld is an Army Physician with 16 years of experience as a General Pediatrician and 12 years of experience as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.  He holds a Medical Degree from the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine; a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development from the George Washington University School of Education & Human Development; and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Biology from Oberlin College.  He currently is the Medical Director for the Virtual Medical Center-Europe at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.  Prior assignments include Chief, Department of Pediatrics, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl Germany; Brigade Surgeon, 18th Military Police Brigade, Grafenwoehr Germany; Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington; Battalion Surgeon, 2nd Battalion 1st Infantry Regiment, DPC-A Afghanistan; Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC; Staff Pediatrician, Heidelberg Germany; and Pediatric Resident, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington. 

LTC Cornfeld is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Executive Skills Leadership Development Course, AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, and the AMEDD Officer Basic Course. Prior to his military service, LTC Cornfeld served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Sangwali, Namibia; Executive Secretary to the Vice President of MetLife Inc, New York, NY; and an Americorps Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Raleigh, North Carolina.

LTC Cornfeld’s military awards include Army Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Parachutist Badge.  He was selected as the USU School of Medicine Outstanding Student in Pediatrics and as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.    LTC Cornfeld has been selected as a plenary, podium, and session speaker at multiple national and international symposiums.

LTC Cornfeld is married to Mrs. Andrea Cornfeld, MA.  They have three daughters ages 14, 11, and 8 years:  Samantha, Kate, and Megan.