
Overview
Robert Keating, MD, is currently a McCullough distinguished professor, interim senior vice president, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center and chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, he completed a neurosurgery residency and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery/craniofacial surgery at the Albert Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Following his training, Dr. Keating served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital serving as the chief from 1991-1994. After his time in the Navy, he returned to the Bronx where he was on staff at Montefiore Medical Center as well as the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for two years before coming back to Washington, D.C., in 1996 to join the faculty at Children’s National Dr. Keating's past appointments include the president of the medical staff at Children’s National, as well as head of credentials. He currently maintains a busy practice of pediatric neurosurgery, with an emphasis on tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial reconstruction, spinal dysraphism, spasticity and brachial plexus surgery. As a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has published and presented extensively in the field. His publications include the previous texts, “An Atlas of Orbitocranial Surgery” and “Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System” (2nd edition published in 2013), with current work on Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, (2nd ed. Goodrich JT, and Keating RF, Thieme) due for publication in 2018. He is also chair, medical advisory committee on the Board of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project as well as a founding member of the Posterior Fossa Society and maintains long-standing membership in the CNS, AANS, ASPN and ISPN.
Dr. Keating is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.
Dr. Keating is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2000 and Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1993. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 124 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
3023 Hamaker Court, Fairfax, VA 22031
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, Washington, DC 20010
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert F. Keating
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert F. Keating?
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Is Dr. Robert F. Keating a top-rated expert for Craniosynostosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert F. Keating is classified as an Elite expert for Craniosynostosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert F. Keating specialize in?
While Dr. Robert F. Keating is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Metopic Ridge. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert F. Keating participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert F. Keating has published 124 articles and abstracts on conditions like Craniosynostosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert F. Keating's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert F. Keating accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert F. Keating accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-5631 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CraniosynostosisDr. Keating isElite. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Keating isElite. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Keating isElite. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
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- Chiari MalformationDr. Keating isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Keating isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Keating isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Keating isDistinguished. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Keating isDistinguished. Learn about Syringomyelia.
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- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Brain HerniationDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain TumorDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- CraniectomyDr. Keating isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Keating isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.

