Robert Atterton is a strategist in building and scaling high-performing Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) businesses, with more than 30 years of experience across the healthcare, insurance, and medical-legal sectors.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rehabilitative Ergonomics Inc. (REI), he has established the firm as a premier, boutique provider of specialized IME and healthcare assessment services across Canada. His work is defined by a disciplined approach to aligning clinical expertise with operational precision—consistently delivering timely, objective, and defensible medical opinions in complex and high-stakes matters.

Rob’s background in Health Insurance and Property & Casualty Insurance provides him with a sophisticated understanding of claims environments and the critical role that independent medical assessments play in informed decision-making. He is known for his ability to structure and scale national networks of highly regarded medical specialists, while maintaining a level of responsiveness and quality that distinguishes REI in a competitive market.

A resilient and forward-thinking leader, Rob has guided REI’s growth through evolving industry demands, with a continued focus on strategic expansion, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships. He brings a measured, solutions-oriented perspective to business development and execution, ensuring that both clinical integrity and client outcomes remain central to every engagement.

Rob holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (Kinesiology) from the University of Guelph, grounding his leadership in both clinical understanding and business acumen. His approach is anchored in integrity, accountability, and precision, with a clear objective of positioning REI as a leading standard in healthcare assessment and medical-legal services in Canada.