Originally from Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Robert Vichich spent his early years there before moving to Pittsburgh, where he completed high school. He returned to Kentucky to earn his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky, then went on to attend medical school at the University of Louisville. Following medical school, Dr. Vichich stayed in Louisville to complete his residency in Emergency Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident.

After residency, he worked at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital for nearly five years, while also providing care at urgent care clinics and the VA. Dr. Vichich eventually transitioned into telemedicine, joining Call9 to deliver urgent and emergent care to nursing home patients. He later joined the innovative startup K Health, where he advanced into leadership roles as Coaching Lead and Assistant Medical Director. Over the years, Dr. Vichich has also contributed his expertise to some of the nation’s leading telehealth companies, including Hims & Hers and Wheel, helping expand access to high-quality care across the country. Now based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Vichich serves as an Assistant Professor at Emory University, where he helps train the next generation of physicians while continuing his work with the VA and various telemedicine platforms.

His passion for combining technology with compassionate, patient-centered care is at the core of his work — and a guiding force behind our mission.