Robert Simari

Robert Simari
Simari in 2014
8th Executive Vice Chancellor of the
University of Kansas Medical Center
In office
July 1, 2017  April 19, 2024
Interim: July 1, 2017 – January 9, 2018
Preceded byDoug Girod
Succeeded byMatthias Salathe (interim)
16th Executive Dean of the
University of Kansas School of Medicine
In office
March 24, 2014  August 25, 2019
Preceded byBarbara F. Atkinson
Succeeded byAkinlolu Ojo
Personal details
Born
Robert David Simari

(1960-06-06) June 6, 1960
SpouseKelly Machi
Children4
ResidenceMission Hills, Kansas
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame (BS)
University of Kansas (MD)
ProfessionMedical Doctor
Professor
University Administrator
Salary$708,700

Robert David Simari (born June 6, 1960) is a former American educator, physician, and administrator. He was the executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center from 2018 to 2024. Prior to becoming the executive vice chancellor, he was the executive dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, a position he held from 2014 to 2019. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Simari served as a professor in cardiology among other roles, at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.