Robert Keyes

Dr. Robert Keyes serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with St. Paul's Hospital/Providence Health Care where he directs the Neurophysiology Laboratory. His clinical practice spans EEG, EP, EMG, and neuromuscular diagnostics for adult and pediatric patients across multiple Vancouver healthcare institutions.

His academic journey includes:

• Cell Physiology BSc, UBC Faculty of Science (1972)
• MD, UBC Faculty of Medicine (1976)
• Rotating Internship, University of Manitoba (1976-1977)
• Internal Medicine Residency, UBC (1977-1979)
• Neurology Residency, Stanford University Medical Centre (1979-1982)
• Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, Harvard Medical School (1982-1984)

Specializing in clinical neurophysiology, his work integrates advanced diagnostic techniques including quantitative EEG analysis, peripheral nerve conduction studies, and intraoperative monitoring. His expertise bridges adult and pediatric neuromuscular disorders with emphasis on electrophysiological characterization of myopathies and neuropathies. Current leadership includes directing St. Paul's Neurophysiology Laboratory since 1996, following his tenure as Division Head of Neurology (2000-2011).

Dr. Keyes actively mentors medical trainees through UBC's undergraduate and postgraduate programs while developing continuing medical education curricula. His institutional roles span Providence Health Care, BC Women's Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, and Vancouver General Hospital since 1984, maintaining continuous clinical engagement across the Vancouver health network.