Robert A. Wacks, MD

Internal Medicine
1501 Presidential Way Suite 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Get Directions
1.866.696.3847
Robert A. Wacks, MD
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Annual Membership Fee

562.50 every 3 months
1,125.00 every 6 months
2,250.00 each year

My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...

The most important quality a physician can have to better the health and wellness of his/her patients is the ability to listen. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, I partner with my patients to learn their unique histories and create a health and wellness plan that suits their individual needs and goals. I address acute illness immediately in my office or at the hospital. We will collaborate to ensure you stay on your own path to wellness and to help you achieve and maintain your health. In order to do this, I focus on early detection and prevention in the key areas of cardiac care, bone health, respiratory care, diabetes, fitness, nutrition and more. 

Visits last as long as necessary and are scheduled at your convenience.  For patients who cannot come to my office due to medical reasons, I am often able to make house calls. As a private doctor, I am available when my patients need me, including evenings, weekends and holidays. My MDVIP-affiliated practice, often compared to a concierge medicine practice, also offers conveniences like same- or next-day appointments. In my personalized healthcare practice, you are the center of attention. 

I have been an attending physician at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center for over 30 years. It is my firm belief that if you are hospitalized, the doctor who cares for you should be the doctor who knows you best. I also care for my patients who are in rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes. I will be your advocate, as well as your physician, to help you and your family navigate our complex healthcare system. 

My primary care internal medicine practice serves all of Palm Beach County, Florida, including Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth and Boca Raton. I also see patients from Martin and St. Lucie counties.
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Dr. Wacks' Credentials

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Residency:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
1978-1982

Internship:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
1978-1982

Medical School:
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy
Doctorate of Medicine 1978

Undergraduate:
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences

Good Samaritan Medical Center 1982-present
St. Mary's Medical Center 1982-present
Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Doctor 2021
Jupiter Magazine, Top Doctor 2021
Who's Who Top Doctors "Honors Edition" 2015-2016
Exceptional Physicians Honorable Mention, Palm Beach Medical Society, 2015
Top CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry)-Recognized Physician, Good Samaritan Hospital, 2013
Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Chairman, Credentials Committees
- Chairman, Utilization Review Committee
- Chairman, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
St. Mary's Medical Center
- Chairman, Credentials Committees
- Chairman, Medical Evaluation Committee/Quality Assurance
- Chairman, Cancer Committee
Board of Trustees, St. Mary's Hospital 1992-1996
Finance, Ethics and Long-Range Planning Committees
Executive Committee, St. Mary's Medical Center, 2005-2009
University Clinical Associates, Vice President, Managing Partner 1995-2002
 
 
American College of Physicians
Golf, Tennis, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Opera, Symphony and Chamber Music

Testimonials from patients of Dr. Wacks

from Diane in FL March 22, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

Doctor Wacks is a truly amazing doctor! He has been a part of my families lives for 30 + years.
Doctor Wacks actually helped prolong my dads life. He lived in Melbourne Florida and had heart problems and finally open heart surgery. His heart eventually enlarged so much that his lungs were filling up with water. He had to sleep sitting up for about 3 years his personal Doctor tried… See more

from Diane in FL March 22, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

Doctor Wacks is an outstanding awesome doctor! Doctor Wacks has taken excellent care of my family for 34 years! He is always available and willing to talk over the phone or have you come to the office right away! I love his office staff as well! Arlene his nurse is very special! She is very kind ,caring ,helpful , always willing to help, takes the time to talk to you and treats you like a… See more

from brenda in FL March 3, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

Dr. Wacks and his staff are wonderful. If it wasn't for Robert Wacks, I would not be here today. He has saved my life more than once. As a stage IV cancer patient, I am an ongoing project.

He is knowledgeable and kind. He is efficient and always there when you need him. They don't make doctors like him anymore, that is for sure.

With his ongoing help we have built a… See more

from Anne in FL March 2, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

My husband and I recently became patients of Dr. Wacks. We have found him, and his staff, to be professional, caring, and extremely responsive. He recently diagnosed me with high cholesterol, which I have fought for years. He suggested a simply CT test, which confirmed his analysis, and convinced me to finally take medication. He probably saved me from a heart attack or stroke. He explained… See more

from Judy in FL February 28, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

I have been a patient of Dr. Wacks for many years. I have also worked with Dr. Wacks at Good Samaritan Medical Center for many years where I was a medical technologist. I am now retired. Dr. Wacks was instrumental in helping me get through my burst appendix in 2006 and I appreciate all the effort he made.
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from Terry in GA February 28, 2018 for Robert A. Wacks, MD

Dr. Wacks is THE BEST. Knows his stuff and is available whenever needed. Being an old #$&, I have a bunch of specialists looking at this or that with their tunnel vision. I asked Dr. Wacks who is looking at the totality of me. He said, That's my job. It is and he is very good at it. Amen and thanks.

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