About
Dr. Robert Wacks earned his undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Ferrara in Italy in 1978. His residency and internship training followed at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, where he trained from 1978 to 1982.
Dr. Wacks has maintained attending physician status at both St. Mary's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center since 1982. At Good Samaritan, he has chaired the Credentials, Utilization Review, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees. At St. Mary's, he has chaired the Credentials, Medical Evaluation and Quality Assurance, and Cancer Committees. He also served on the St. Mary's Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1996 and on its Executive Committee from 2005 to 2009. Palm Beach Illustrated and Jupiter Magazine both named him a Top Doctor in 2021. He is passionate about early detection in cardiac care, bone health, respiratory care, and diabetes management. He makes house calls when patients cannot reach the office and stays reachable on evenings, weekends, and holidays. He is a member of the American College of Physicians. Outside of medicine, he enjoys golf, tennis, astronomy, astrophysics, opera, symphony, and chamber music.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA - Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
Medical School
University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy - Doctorate of Medicine, 1978
Residency
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD - Residency & Internship, 1978-1982
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wacks right for?
Dr. Wacks is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiac risk, or bone health benefit from his early-detection focus. He works well with patients who value unhurried visits and direct physician access. Those who need hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing home care appreciate that Dr. Wacks personally attends them across care settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wacks focuses on internal medicine and preventive care. His clinical interests include cardiac care, bone health, respiratory conditions, and diabetes management. He emphasizes early detection across all of these areas to help patients stay ahead of serious health issues.
Dr. Wacks has practiced internal medicine in West Palm Beach for over four decades. He has held hospital affiliations at St. Mary's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center since 1982.
Dr. Wacks earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Ferrara in Italy in 1978. He completed his residency and internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, training there from 1978 to 1982.
Yes, Dr. Wacks personally attends his patients when they require hospital care. He also cares for members in rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes. Patients benefit from having their own physician present across all care settings.
Yes, Dr. Wacks makes house calls for patients who cannot travel to the office. He maintains availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays as well.
Dr. Wacks is a member of the American College of Physicians. He has also served in leadership roles at both St. Mary's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center, chairing multiple hospital committees over the course of his career.
Yes, both Palm Beach Illustrated and Jupiter Magazine named Dr. Wacks a Top Doctor in 2021. His recognition reflects decades of commitment to his patients in the West Palm Beach area.
Dr. Wacks believes listening is the most important skill a physician can have. He partners with each patient to build an individualized health and wellness plan. Visits run as long as necessary to address each patient's needs fully.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026