Commissioner Robbie Goldstein oversees a public health
workforce of over 3,200 and an expansive department
comprised of eight bureaus and several offices responsible
for a range of programs, including environmental health,
infectious diseases, injury prevention, and maternal and
child health. In addition, the department licenses health
professionals and facilities that impact public health and
operates the state public health laboratory and four public
health hospitals.
Goldstein was appointed Commissioner by Governor
Maura Healey in April 2023. Previously, he served as Senior
Policy Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), where he focused on public health
emergency response, infectious diseases, and CDC’s
strategic policy initiatives. Prior to his time at CDC,
Goldstein was the Medical Director and founder of the
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Transgender Health
Program, a multidisciplinary clinical program that created
a safe and affirming environment for the transgender and
nonbinary community of Massachusetts and New England.
Trained in infectious diseases, with a specialty in HIV
treatment and prevention, Goldstein has focused his
clinical work on providing care to those living with and at
risk for HIV. His experience caring for patients drives his
academic and policy pursuits identifying and working to
eliminate barriers to equitable access to care.
Goldstein holds a BS, MD, and PhD from Tufts University. He
completed his residency training in internal medicine at
MGH where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his
infectious disease training in the MGH/Brigham and
Women’s Hospital infectious disease program.