

Oncology
Robert McKinstry, MD
Professor, Radiology; Director, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology Sections; Professor, Pediatrics
Dr. Robert C. McKinstry III, MD, PhD, is a professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, where he serves as Director of the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, overseeing Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology sections. He specializes in advanced neuroimaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications for neurological conditions. His expertise includes MR imaging of brain development, diffusion tensor imaging f
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Neuroradiology
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1992
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Ph.D., Radiological Sciences, 1991
- Boston University — B.S., 1984
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology — Fellowship, Neuroradiology, 1997-1999
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital — Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, 1993-1997
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
- St. Louis Magazine — Top Doctor
2024-2025 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice