Bertram Wolf Roberts, jr

National Defense Service
Dr Roberts, a Nephrologist served as the Chief Of Medicine managing patient care for service
personnel. In addition, he was the Chief of the Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP)
providing healthcare to Thai civilians. He continued serving at Brooks and Wilford Air Force
Bases upon returning to the United States.

Extraordinary Life of Service

Lieutenant Colonel Bertram Wolf Roberts Jr is indeed an extraordinary individual whose life has been dedicated to serving others. His story is an inspiration to many, and his contributions to the fields of medicine and public health are remarkable.
Dr. Roberts' career as an internal medicine physician in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War was just the beginning of his journey. He went on to become the chief of MedCap and internal medicine at U -TAPAO Air Force Base, in Thailand, this is where he met his friend Damon Cable, who he continues to be friends with today. In Thailand he met a monk which led him to pursue new paths, becoming a Yogi, a vegetarian, and engaging in relief work.
Dr. Roberts' passion for serving refugees led him to work in refugee camps on the border of Thailand and Cambodia during the KHMER ROUGE dictatorship, where he put his own life at risk. He traveled all over the world, including Burkina Faso in West Africa building water wells and clinics for midwives. He worked during the hurricanes in Haiti, and during the cholera outbreak in Peru, taught nephrology in India, and volunteered in Mexico. After retiring in La Jolla he volunteered at the UCSD free clinic.
Dr. Roberts' educational background is impressive, including a medical degree, a master's in public health, a doctorate in public health, a master's of science in healthcare administration, and a degree in Hygiene and Tropical Medicine from London. His education has been a driving force behind his ability to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare and public health.
Dr. Roberts worked as a private practice nephrologist for more than 40 years in San Antonio, Texas, and taught nephrology at the medical school in San Antonio. He also volunteered for the VA Department of Nephrology for 20 years. He began a nonprofit organization called Stop Diabetes to help the underserved avoid dialysis.
Dr. Roberts' dedication to serving others is truly remarkable, and his commitment to making a difference in the world is an inspiration to all. His story reminds us that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter our background or circumstances. He had polio at the age of 5 and was not only paralyzed for two years but was on the iron lung. His father died of a heart attack when he was 12 years old and his mother Edna was the force behind his success despite her struggles as a single mother running Levinson Cleaners in Little Rock, Arkansas.