Robert E. Johnstone, MD

Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Anesthesiology

Classification:

Faculty

• MD, Ohio State University, 1970

Lectures and Publications

200+ national presentations (Jensen, Converse, Robertazzi lectures)

1 book, 12 book chapters, 43 peer-reviewed articles

137 other journal publications

Awards

Certification, Amer Bd Anesth, 1974 (Recert 1993, 2000, 2010)

First Prize, American Soc Anesth, Resident Research Essay, 1974

First Prize, American Soc Anesth, Art Exhibit (Lit), 2006, 08, 09

Fellow, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018

100 Most Influential Citizens, Dominion Post, 2003, 04, 09

Zackquil Morgan Society (United Way), 2004

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M-Device, 2003

West Virginia University, Deans Award for Excellence, 2013

ResearchGate: score 40.03; 17,800+ reads, 840 citations (98^th percentile)

Dr. Robert Johnstone serves as Professor and Chair for the Department of Anesthesiology.  He completed his anesthesia residency and fellowship  at the University of Pennsylvania in 1974.  Dr. Johnstone came to West Virginia University in 1991 as a Professor of Anesthesiology from private practice.  From 1994-2004 he was the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Interim Chair during the summer of 2013.  He has been certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 1974.  Dr. Johnstone is the Secretary/Treasurer of the West Virginia State Society of Anesthesiologists and is the Director from West Virginia appointed to the American Society of Anesthesiology. 

Medical Specialties

• Anesthesiology

Board Certifications

• Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology

Special Training

• Fellowship, Research
  University of Pennsylvania, 1974
• Residency, Anesthesia
  University of Pennsylvania, 1973