Robert W. Klapheke, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Additional Language(s):
SpanishMeet Dr. Robert Klapheke
Dr. Robert Klapheke is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He received his bachelor degree from Miami University and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he spent an additional year after graduation as an Instructor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the University of California San Diego, Dr. Klapheke completed his gastroenterology fellowship and interventional endoscopy preceptorship, attaining additional training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and other advanced endoscopic techniques.
While at UCSD, he received the Excellent Consultant Award from the Department of Emergency Medicine and served on the Fellowship Operations and Graduate Medical Education Committees. His research areas of interest include interventional endoscopic ultrasound, gastrointestinal bleeding, polyp resection technique, and ergonomics.
An avid traveler and Spanish speaker, Dr. Klapheke has spent time in Ecuador, Peru, and Chile through medical brigade, externship, and research projects. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, drawing, and spending time with his wife.
Education
Undergraduate: Miami University, Oxford, OH
Medical Degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship: University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Associations
Wilderness Medicine Society
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association
Testimonials
“Let me be the first to say this man has saved my effing life. Dr. Klapheke has made being a chronically ill teenager so much easier. He listens to his patients, has a sense of humor, and treats his patients with respect. He actively engages with you in conversation, he’s always smiling, and encourages you to learn about your health instead of being egotistical and getting defensive. Truly, I have never had a better GI doctor in my life. If you’re going to go to any GI, pick Dr. Klapheke.
I have severe gastroparesis and am very used to being told to basically stay NPO at all times, but no. Dr Klapheke told me ‘Keep eating, it’s good for your soul and it keeps those muscles working.’
He’s a fantastic doctor. I truly wish more doctors were like him.” – Everett P. (Google review)
“On first meeting with Dr. K, I was impressed by his ability to listen and understand what I was experiencing. He had really reviewed my records and had suggested a plan of action. I look forward to finding a path toward better health with his guidance.” – Donna J. (Google review)
