Matthew S. Parsons, MD
Professor of Radiology
Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship
Director of Neuroimaging, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Clinical Expertise:
NeuroradiologyMatthew S. Parsons, MD, is a professor of radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR). In addition to his roles as co-director of head and neck imaging, Parsons was named director the neuroradiology fellowship in 2023. In 2017, he was named neuroradiology quality and safety officer.
An MIR alumnus, Parsons completed a fellowship in neuradiology, following a diagnostic radiology residency at Saint Louis University. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for 15 years. His research interests include head and neck radiology, brachial plexus imaging, image post-processing and cost-effective imaging. Parsons is a member of several professional organizations, including the Radiological Society of North America and the American Society of Neuroradiology. He also serves on the School of Medicine’s Committee on Admissions.
Clinical Interests
neuroradiology
Research Interests
head and neck radiology, neuroradiology applications of PET MR, cost-effective medicine
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Education History
Fellowship
Neuroradiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Residency
Diagnostic Radiology, Saint Louis University
Medical Degree
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Undergraduate
Miami University
Associations
Radiological Society of North America
American Society of Neuroradiology
American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
American Roentgen Ray Society
Western Neuroradiological Society
American Society of Spine Radiology
American College of Radiology
Committee on Admissions, Washington University School of Medicine
Radiology Enterprise PACS Selection Committee
Awards
2026 Fellow, American College of Radiology
2026 Dean's Impact Award, WashU Medicine
2024 Exemplary Educator Award, Academy of Educators, WashU Medicine
2015 Diagnostic Radiology Teacher of the Year, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
2014 Distinguished Teacher, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
2004 Chief Resident, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Saint Louis University
America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly