Robert Wascher (LION)

Senior Medical Director at Cigna

Robert Wascher (LION) has an extensive work experience in various fields. Robert started their career as a Physician-in-Charge for Surgical Oncology at Kaiser Permanente in 2009. In 2011, they joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America as a Surgical Oncologist and eventually became the Chief of Surgery and Director of the comprehensive breast cancer program. During their tenure, the breast cancer program became the first accredited center in Arizona.

In 2017, they joined Cigna as a Medical Director and later became the Senior Medical Director. Robert also served as the Chief Medical Officer at the Phoenix Cancer Support Network from 2017 to 2019.

Apart from their medical career, Robert Wascher is also involved in music. Robert launched a classic rock streaming radio station called "Doc Wascher Classic Rock Channel" on iHeartRadio. Robert is a composer, musician, and recording artist and has released instrumental rock guitar singles.

Robert Wascher is also an author and has written a book titled "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race". Robert has also served as the Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Additionally, they have worked as the CEO and Featured Artist at Doc Wascher Records and as the Editor and Webmaster for the Web Page for Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS.

Overall, Robert Wascher has a diverse professional background with experience in medicine, music, and writing.

Robert Wascher (LION) completed their education in a chronological order. From 1980 to 1984, they attended UC Irvine, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Following this, from 1986 to 1988, they attended Creighton University School of Medicine, where they earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with a specialization in Medicine.

In addition to their formal education, Robert also obtained a certification in the Physician Leadership & Development Program (PLDP) from Cigna Healthcare in January 2022.

Links

Previous companies

Kaiser Permanente logo

Timeline

  • Senior Medical Director

    July, 2022 - present

  • Medical Director

    March, 2017