Dr. Rob Chen has experienced sudden and tragic loss of seemingly healthy friends and colleagues to cancer and heart disease at relatively young ages. He is inspired by these losses to search and follow best practices to mitigate future risks for himself, and will provide the exact same approach for all his patients. Shifting gear from emergency medicine, Dr. Chen is fully immersed in preventative medicine based on solid human data. As a lifelong triathlete and runner, he employs proven exercise physiology sciences to assist his patients toward reaching their best healthspan.

As the lead physician at Ikigai Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, his primary focus is the whole-person with unique wants, needs, and dreams. He believes in first knowing where you want to go before setting the course. Knowing the directive, Dr. Chen will guide you through extensive testing with anatomic and physiologic evaluations, in order to prevent premature disease and suffering, so that you can live your best life and chase after your ikigai.

• Advanced Biomarker Testing – Comprehensive bloodwork and genetic analysis to assess metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers.

• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment – Early detection of heart disease and stroke risk through in-depth screenings.

• Metabolic & Hormonal Optimization – Personalized plans to balance hormones, improve energy, and enhance overall metabolic health.

• Cognitive & Neurological Health – Prevention-focused brain health strategies to reduce dementia and cognitive decline risks.

• Lifestyle & Longevity Planning – Nutrition, fitness, and wellness coaching tailored to your unique health needs.