Robert Dracker, M.D.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Pediatrics

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Robert Dracker, M.D., is the founder and medical director of Summerwood Pediatrics and Infusacare Medical Services, established in 1993. Dr. Dracker has been actively involved in the area of clinical research, cord blood banking and stem cell transplant. He was the medical director of The Biocyte Corporation, which facilitated the first cord blood transplant in the U.S., and was the medical director of ViaCord in Cambridge, Massachusetts up until 2007. He is also the founding executive medical director of the Americord Corporation, and still serves in that capacity. Dr. Dracker served on the NYS Governor’s Council for Blood and Transfusion Services for 17 years and was the chairperson of the Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Committee for the New York State Department of Health, which developed the first set of guidelines for hematopoietic stem cell collection, processing and storage. He has been chairman of the Heart, Lung and Cancer Committee for the Medical Society of New York State since 2015, and has served as a member of the Pediatric Advisory Committee of the FDA since 2014. He holds academic appointments at the SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, in the Department of Pediatrics at Strong Memorial in Rochester and at the Albany College of Medicine. Dr. Dracker has presented worldwide on many topics regarding pharmaceutical parental or intravenous therapies, testing methodologies, clinical research and a variety of pediatric healthcare policies and stem cell therapy. He is actively involved in ongoing basic science and clinical research, particularly involving intravenous therapies, vaccine development and cord blood stem cell procurement and has published over 80 abstracts and articles and has five biomedical patents. Dr. Dracker continues to mentor and teach a variety of students.

Robert Dracker, M.D., is the founder and medical director of Summerwood Pediatrics and Infusacare Medical Services, established in 1993. Dr. Dracker has been actively involved in the area of clinical research, cord blood banking and stem cell transplant. He was the medical director of The Biocyte Corporation, which facilitated the first cord blood transplant in the U.S., and ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pathology (Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine)
  • Board-Certified Clinical Physician Investigator
  • American Board of Medical Management (Managed Care)
  • American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians

Education

  • Columbia College (M.B.A.)
  • New School for Social Research (M.H.A.)
  • SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (M.D.)
  • New York University (B.A., Biology)

Achievements

  • President of the Onondaga County Medical Society in Syracuse, New York (2009/2010 and 2021/2022)
  • Chief of Pediatrics at Community General Hospital in Syracuse (2015-2017)
  • Served on the NYS Governor’s Council for Blood and Transfusion Services for 17 years

  • Baby Heat Rash: What You Need To Know

    It’s no secret that babies have super sensitive skin. That’s why conditions like baby acne, cradle cap and baby eczema are common occurrences. But when the temperature rises, your baby’s skin can react by breaking out in a heat rash;...

  • What Are The Early Signs Of Autism In Children?

    Signs of autism—a common neurological and developmental disorder affecting an estimated one in 100 children—typically appear early in life, often within the first two years. As the parent or caretaker of a young child, it's understandable if you're wondering what...

  • How To Change A Diaper In 10 Easy Steps

    The first days of your newborn’s life, though full of joy, are also full of the same handful of tasks. The weeks go by in a blur of feedings, lost sleep and countless diaper changes. Diapering may seem simple but...

  • Baby Weight Charts: What You Need To Know

    A baby’s weight is an important growth indicator, so your child’s doctor will monitor it closely in the first months of life. That said, babies grow at different rates, and their weight can be impacted by many factors. To track...

  • When To Start Potty Training

    There’s no question that the toddler phase is a challenging one. Your child learns to walk, their language skills develop and they might start to throw the occasional temper tantrum while developing their independence. But one of the most exciting—albeit...

  • Baby Ear Infection: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

    Babies and young kids get sick often, catching some illnesses more frequently than others. Ear infections are extremely common in children—the National Institute of Health says that five out of six children will get an ear infection before their third...

Health Philosophy

“I have always been committed to ensuring the physical, mental and emotional well being of all children, from their time of birth to young adulthood. Through my medical practice and professional advocacy efforts, I have strived to ensure that children receive all of the healthcare services they need and deserve, particularly for those who are vulnerable and medically frail.”