Dr. Robert Martensen

Dr. Robert Martensen

Keynote Speaker: Author, A Life Worth Living: A Doctor's Reflections on Illness in a High-Tech Era.

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Dr. Robert Martensen Biography

Dr. Robert Martensens recent book for general readers, A Life Worth Living: A Doctors Reflections on Illness in a High-Tech Era (2008), tells stories of people at all stages of life as they cope with serious illness in the wondrous and perilous world of contemporary US Medicine. He has been praised for his ability to look straight in the eye at uncomfortable truthsyet do so in an intimate, almost caressing waythat may change how we see the world, and how we think. (John Barry) and offer the insights of an experienced clinician, the perspective of an historian, and the voice of a close friend. (Ira Byock, MD). Robert also works with medical organizations. For example, in the American College of Surgeons published Surgical Palliative Care: A Residents Guide, for which he served as a co-editor. On April 2, 2009, Terry Gross of NPRs Fresh Air discussed End of Life care with Robert, and the audio is available at npr.org. During 2009-2010, Robert has given presentations to diverse audiences at Group Health (Seattle), U. of Washington, Harvard Medical School, Hospice of the Western Reserve (Cleveland), annual ROSE conference of RGA Reinsurance Company, Temple University Department of Surgery, and Jefferson University Conference on Population Health, among others.

Robert works at the National Institutes of Health as Director of its Office of History and is a Lecturer in Harvards Department of Global Health and Social Medicine. He serves on the advisory boards of Science Translational Medicine and the Encyclopedia of Trauma. His educational background includes a BA from Harvard College, MD from Dartmouth Medical School, and PhD from U. of California, San Francisco, where he trained in Emergency Medicine. His scholarship on history of neuroscience has been supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship (2002) and grants from the NIH and Wellcome Trust. As an emergency physician, he has helped care for approximately 75,000 patients.

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Dr. Robert Martensen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Authors and Aging. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Robert Martensen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dr. Robert Martensen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Altman, Ray Kurzweil and Aubrey de Grey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Robert Martensen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/07/2024.
  • How do I book Dr. Robert Martensen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Robert Martensen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Robert Martensen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Robert Martensen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Robert Martensen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Robert Martensen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Robert Martensen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Robert Martensen speak about?

    Dr. Robert Martensen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Authors, Aging, Generational Issues and Healthcare.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Robert Martensen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Robert Martensen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Robert Martensen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Robert Martensen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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