Robert G. Hooper, M.D. is a sleep, pulmonary and critical care physician whose experiences have included service with the U.S. Army at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and work in medical administration, private practice and the Mayo Clinic. It included clinical practice, research and the training of physicians and healthcare professionals. His research has appeared in multiple journals including the New England Journal of Medicine. His other writings include three books and essays on medical practice and medical management along with patient education material. He lives in Arizona.