Roberto earned a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in 1993 and a Masters degree in Anatomy in 1997 from the Universidad Central del Caribe, in his native Puerto Rico. He earned a Masters in Physical Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The Sage Colleges, New York. Currently, he teaches anatomy and clinical sciences for Northwestern University’s DPT Program, the School of Professional Studies, and Northwestern University Prosthetics and Orthotics Center. He also conducts with clinical research focusing on balance strategies and fall prevention in stroke survivors.
Roberto has worked as a clinician in the outpatient setting, as well as acute care and home health. He is a member of the American Association of Anatomists, the American Physical Therapy Association and the Co- Chair of the Neurologic Physical Therapy Academy Online Education Committee.