About
Robert L. Schubert, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Denison University in Granville, Ohio in 1991. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo in 1995. His residency training in Family Medicine took place at the East Tennessee State University Bristol Family Medicine Residency Program in Johnson City, Tennessee. He served as Chief Resident during his final year and earned the Outstanding Family Medicine Resident award for 1997-1998.
Dr. Schubert holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He is passionate about the early detection and aggressive management of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He also provides comprehensive diabetes care across the full spectrum from pre-diabetes to insulin pump management. Dr. Schubert uses advanced diagnostics including genetic testing, inflammatory markers, imaging, and particle analysis to identify vascular disease at its earliest stages. He performs minor surgery including skin cancer excision in-office. Members of the National Lipid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and Mensa, Dr. Schubert holds licensure in both South Carolina and Tennessee. He views close partnerships with patients as essential and works to make each patient an active, informed participant in their own care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Denison University, Granville, OH, Bachelor of Science, Biology 1991
Medical School
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
Residency
Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University Bristol Family Medicine Residency Program, Johnson City, TN (1995-1998); Chief Resident 1997-1998
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schubert right for?
Dr. Schubert is an excellent fit for adults who want proactive management of cardiovascular risk factors. Patients dealing with high cholesterol, hypertension, or diabetes benefit directly from his dual board certifications. He also serves patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease or a history of heart attack or stroke. Adults seeking early detection through advanced diagnostics will find his clinical approach well-suited to their goals. Patients who value direct, round-the-clock access to their physician thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schubert specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention, lipid disorders, and diabetes management. He treats patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. He also manages patients who have experienced strokes or heart attacks and performs minor surgery including skin cancer excision.
Yes, Dr. Schubert holds dual board certification. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. This dual certification reflects his deep clinical focus on lipid disorders and cardiovascular risk alongside comprehensive family medicine.
Dr. Schubert earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo in 1995. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the East Tennessee State University Bristol Family Medicine Residency Program in Johnson City, Tennessee, finishing in 1998. He served as Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Schubert pursues early detection through advanced diagnostics including genetic testing, inflammatory markers, imaging, and advanced particle analysis. He identifies vascular disease before symptoms emerge, then builds a personalized treatment plan with each patient. He believes early detection and proactive management produce the best long-term outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Schubert provides comprehensive diabetes care. He treats patients across the full spectrum, from pre-diabetes through insulin pump management. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association and focuses on helping patients achieve better control of their condition.
Yes. Dr. Schubert is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact him directly, not a nurse practitioner or answering service. This direct access is a core part of how he cares for his patients.
Yes. Dr. Schubert performs minor surgery in his Hilton Head Island office, including the excision of skin cancers. Patients who need procedures beyond his scope receive referrals through MDVIP's connections to Medical Centers of Excellence.
Dr. Schubert holds membership in the National Lipid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and Mensa. His affiliations reflect his clinical focus on lipid disorders and diabetes as well as a long-standing commitment to intellectual rigor.
Dr. Schubert practices proactive, personalized medicine centered on prevention and early detection. He believes patients who become active, informed participants in their own healthcare achieve better outcomes. He sees close doctor-patient partnerships as essential to staying well, not just getting well.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026