Dr. Robert Colton is a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and community leader with a career spanning over four decades in medicine, healthcare innovation, and philanthropy. He is the co-founder of Thema Brain Health, an organization dedicated to preserving brain health, preventing cognitive decline, and advancing the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia.

Dr. Colton graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine, graduating second in his class and being inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha as a junior. His postgraduate training included residencies in Internal Medicine and Neurology, a fellowship in Nephrology, and service as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

After moving to Boca Raton, Dr. Colton practiced Internal Medicine and Nephrology from 1984 until his retirement from clinical practice in 2011. He served as Chief of Medicine at Boca Raton Community Hospital and was repeatedly recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors by Castle Connolly.

A pioneer in healthcare delivery, Dr. Colton conceptualized and co-founded MDVIP, now the largest concierge medicine company in the United States, serving over 300,000 patients with more than 1,000 affiliated physicians nationwide. MDVIP was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2009 and later by Goldman Sachs.

Together with his spouse, Dr. Andrea Colton, he launched ClearlyDerm, a multi-location dermatology practice in South Florida, which grew to five locations and over 100 employees before its sale to Schweiger Dermatology in 2024.

Dr. Colton is deeply committed to community service and philanthropy. His leadership roles include serving as Past President of the Board of the Jewish National Fund South Palm Beach County, Vice Chairman of Doctors for Israel, and board memberships with the American Affiliates of Ben Gurion University, Florida Atlantic University’s Medical School and School of Social Work, and Pine Crest Schools.

Dr. Colton continues to contribute his expertise and vision to advancing healthcare and supporting charitable initiatives in South Florida and beyond.