A 1978 graduate of Tuft School of Medicine, Dr. Robin Dretler is an infectious disease specialist based in the Greater Atlanta area. In 1983, Dr. Dretler established Infectious Disease Specialists of Atlanta, now the largest private practice in infectious diseases in the Greater Atlanta area.
For fifteen consecutive years, Dr. Dretler was named one of Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors, but his leadership in his field has extended well beyond his well-regarded clinical practice. In the early days of the AIDS epidemic, he was one of the few infectious disease specialists in Greater Atlanta. As a principal investigator on more than 100 clinical trials, Dr. Dretler has contributed to the development of nearly every approved HIV medication as well as many HCV and antimicrobial drugs. Dr. Dretler is nationally recognized for his work advancing care for patients suffering from HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and other infectious diseases.
Dr. Dretler has taught and mentored countless medical students, residents, and clinical investigators. He was awarded Teacher of the Year four times: once from Northlake Reginal Medical Center and three times from DeKalb Medical Center. He currently directs the DeKalb Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program in Infectious Diseases.
He has held leadership positions at the Infectious Disease Society of Georgia, HCA Northlake Medical Center, DeKalb Medical Society, DeKalb Medical Foundation, and DeKalb Medical. Most notably, Rob was honored with a 2022 Watanakunakorn Clinician Award by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, one of the highest honors that organization can bestow on a practitioner.
Rob currently resides in Atlanta with his wife, Alice Michaelson, and they are the parents of two adult children, including a Tufts alumna.
Robin Dretler, M78, A06P