— Robert Hoffman talking to Derek Stiles after revealing his Healing Touch. Dr. Robert Hoffman is the Director of Hope Hospital and is eventually promoted to become the Executive Director of Caduceus USA. Stated to be an incredible surgeon in his youth, he eventually retired from surgery after failing to save a patient. Like Derek Stiles, he possesses the rare Healing Touch , and explains its origins and power to Derek after he unintentionally activates his.