Robert E. Krone, Jr., M.D. received his B.S. in biology cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1975 and his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 1979.  He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati in 1982 and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Cincinnati in 1984.  Dr. Krone entered private practice in 1984; his primary office address is 6620 Clough Pike in Anderson Township, and he maintains an additional office in the Christ Hospital Medical Office Building.  He serves on the medical staffs of Anderson Mercy Hospital and Christ Hospital, and he has staff privileges at Bethesda North Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Clermont Mercy Hospital.  He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.  Dr. Krone has a special interest in treating liver disease.  Dr. Krone is married to Dr. Karen Krone, and they have four children, all of whom are accomplished competitive swimmers.  Dr. Krone spends much of his free time working at swim meets and organizing competitions.  He is active in his church and is a gourmet cook.