Bradley, Frank R. (Frank Richard), 1900-1973

Physician, Director of Barnes Hospital (St. Louis, Mo.), 1939-1962 and Professor of Hospital Administration, Washington University, School of Medicine, 1946-1968.

Frank R. Bradley (1900-1973) was born in LaClede, Illinois. He received his medical degree from Washington University in 1928 and served as head of Barnes Hospital for 22 years, from 1939 to 1962. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of hospital administration. During his tenure as director of Barnes, the institution grew from 400 beds to 959 beds. The David P. Wohl Jr. Memorial Clinics building, Wohl Hospital building, and the Barnard Free Skin and Cancer Hospital building were all erected during this time and came under his administration. McMillan Hospital and St. Louis Maternity Hospital also became a part of the Barnes complex during Dr. Bradley's years as director.