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Robert Watson Jr., MD, Radiology, Rochester, MN

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Radiology Rochester, MN

Neuroradiology

Professor of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic.

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  • Office

    200 1st St Sw
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Neuroradiology, 2000 - 2001
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyPhD, Physiology, 1976 - 1982
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityBA, Biology, 1971 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1997 - 2002
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
  • American Board of Radiology Neuroradiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) American College of Radiology, 2024
  • Chair, MR Safety Committee American College of Radiology, 2021-2024
  • Chair, American Board of MR Safety American Board of MR Safety, 2020-2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lessons Learned from MRI Safety Events  
    Watson RE, Curr Radiol Rep, 1/21/2015
  • Metastatic breast cancer suggesting parasitic disease  
    Bick BL, Haji S, Laughlin RS, Watson RE, Kumar N, Neurology, 1/1/2012
  • Magnetic resonance imaging and deep brain stimulation: response  
    Watson RE, Lee KH, Huston OO, Huston J II, J Neurosurg, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Implementing an EHR Medical Device Module-A Critical Patient Safety Enhancement.
    RE Watson, American College of Radiology 2015 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
  • Save a life; record the device!
    Cradick C, Burt N, Zeitler K, Hyke B, House R, Luetmer P, Mauck WD, Watson R, Mayo Clinic's 17th Annual Quality Conference, Perspectives on Quality Care in Specific Patient Populations, Rochester, MN, 1/1/2015
  • Autoimmune Epilepsy: Findings on MRI and FDG-PET.
    Guerin JB, Kotsenas AL, Carr CM, Liebo GB, Watson RE Jr, Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • "MRI Safety" 
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN - 1/1/2015
  • "Epilepsy Imaging" 
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN - 1/1/2015
  • MRI Safety Events: Lessons Learned (part of Educational Course "A Practical Guide to MR Safety"). 
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • "New protocols allow for MRI in selected pacemaker patients". 
    Watson RE, Clinical Update
    1/1/2012
  • Pacemakers and MRI. 
    Watson RE, AskMayoExpert-Radiology Topic, Mayo Clinic
    1/1/2009