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Kelsey Barrell
( out of 252 reviews )

Kelsey Barrell, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200
  • Kelsey Juster-Switlyk, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine within the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah. She hails from Portland Oregon, studied anthropology at the University of Victoria, BC, before obtaining her MD at Rosalind Franklin University of Medical Sciences in Chicago. She completed her internship, residency and fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Gordon Smith at the University of Utah, where she developed a passion for academic medicine and education. Her academic interests include cancer and chemotherapy related neuromuscular complications and amyloidosis. She is the neurologic specialist in the regional Amyloidosis Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is helping develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology clinic which will cover a wide range of neuromuscular disorders.

    SPECIALTIES: Neuromuscular, Electromyography, Amyloid Neuropathy, Cancer and Chemotherapy related neuromuscular complications.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 252 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 18, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is a very caring and a fine Doctor. As frustrating as it ways to get an appointment she was worth the wait.

    January 17, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Barrell explained everything and answered all my questions (and my husband's too). She was so kind and listened to all of my concerns. She even took the time to discuss how my mental health could affect my symptoms. I was very impressed with her knowledge and compassion.

    January 14, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Outstanding professional that cares about the health care she gives you.

    December 21, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

    She is an amazing doctor and I feel hopeful to regain my health as best as it can be

    November 28, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Kelsey excellent professional MD. Keep UP

    November 21, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Kelsey Barrrell is extremely professional, intelligent, caring, did an excellent physical exam regards my problem. She took time with me and was also good at explaining things and an excellent listener, unlike many professional MDs I felt she really listened. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to her and I would give her a full five stars in her treatment care and knowledge is a Neurologist.

    November 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrell is a very personable Doctor. She spent a lot of time with me and gave me a thorough exam. She explained things very well.

    November 08, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I highly recommend Dr Barrell. She is not only compassionate, she is knowledgeable and has a genuine care for you and your health.

    October 31, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    What a good experience! Kelsey was professional, patient and did not seem rushed. I feel very lucky to have met with her. She also has a great bedside manner. Highly recommend!

  • Kelsey Juster-Switlyk, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine within the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah. She hails from Portland Oregon, studied anthropology at the University of Victoria, BC, before obtaining her MD at Rosalind Franklin University of Medical Sciences in Chicago. She completed her internship, residency and fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Gordon Smith at the University of Utah, where she developed a passion for academic medicine and education. Her academic interests include cancer and chemotherapy related neuromuscular complications and amyloidosis. She is the neurologic specialist in the regional Amyloidosis Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is helping develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology clinic which will cover a wide range of neuromuscular disorders.

    SPECIALTIES: Neuromuscular, Electromyography, Amyloid Neuropathy, Cancer and Chemotherapy related neuromuscular complications.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neuromuscular Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Chief Resident Neurology - University of Utah Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Internship Preliminary year, Internal Medicine - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science M.D.
    Undergraduate Anthropology - University of Victoria B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Bossart A, McClune B, Barrell K, Warner J, Majersik JJ (2021). Pearls & Oy-sters: POEMS Syndrome: An Eloquent Acronym for a Rare Disease You Don't Want to Miss. Neurology, 97(17), 835-838. (Read full article)
    2. Pregenzer-Wenzler A, Abraham J, Barrell K, Kovacsovics T, Nativi-Nicolau J (2020). Utility of Biomarkers in Cardiac Amyloidosis. JACC Heart Fail, 8(9), 701-711. (Read full article)
    3. Barrell K, Smith AG (2018). Peripheral Neuropathy. Med Clin North Am, 103(2), 383-397. (Read full article)
    4. Barrell K, Bureau B, Turcano P, Phillips GD, Anderson JS, Malik A, Shprecher D, Zorn M, Zamrini E, Savica R (2018). High-Order Visual Processing, Visual Symptoms, and Visual Hallucinations: A Possible Symptomatic Progression of Parkinson's Disease. Front Neurol, 9, 999. (Read full article)
    5. Varedi D, Kovacsovics T, Downs Kelly E, Abraham J, Cowley J, Barrell K, Revelo MP, Stehlik J, Drakos S, Marrouche N, Wilson B, Swanson EA, Fang J, Nativi-Nicolau J (2018). Unmasking Early Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Refractory Atrial Fibrillation and Unremarkable Cardiac Imaging. Circ Heart Fail, 11(7), e004812. (Read full article)