Kelsey Barrell,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
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 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.
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 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.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Neuromuscular |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.9/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2019
very positive outcomes with this doctor.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2019
excellent physicians
UofU Patient
May 08, 2019
it's not just the words but taking the time to talk little bit slower since I am hard of hearing.
UofU Patient
April 03, 2019
Dr. Barrell, was so sweet and caring. I felt confident that she had my best interests. I felt she would be supportive.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2019
Loved my doctor, she is having me do all kinds of tests to try and determine the cause of my condition. I love her for doing so much to help me.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2019
The whole staff was awesome to work with and made sure everything was understood
UofU Patient
March 16, 2019
When she said it might be carpel tunnel, I told her my back also went numb sometimes. She said "that's weird" and then told me to return for carpel tunnel testing.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2019
Excellent experience-
UofU Patient
March 10, 2019
Excellent team effort by Dr Barrel and staff.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2019
Dr. Burrell has an excellent bedside manner.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
Dr Barrell is the most compassionate person and she explained everything so I could understand completely!
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
we are so glad for the care we receive at University of Utah hospital clinucs. thankful we are affiliated with all these good doctors
UofU Patient
July 21, 2018
Dr Nelson and Dr Barrell were very good! I feel really good about the things they diagnosed!! Finally some Drs I feel confident with!
UofU Patient
July 19, 2018
Dr Barrell is an EXCELLENT doctor. She spends plenty of time with me, making me feel like I am an important patient. She uses language I can understand and relate to. She motivates me to take better care of myself based on how she presents information to me.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2018
All my questions were answered in plain English.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2018
Dr. Barrell is simply one of the best physicians I have worked with: attentive, intelligent, and kind. Despite waiting several months to get in, it was well worth the wait. Dr. Barrell is amazing.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2018
The Dr. was very professional, listened very well and dug deeper into questions to be sure she understood the situation.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2018
Dr. Barrel is a great doctor, she has always taken an interest in my overall health rather than just my neurological issues. Also Dr. Barrel has a great bedside manner.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2018
Dr. Barrel is the best!!!!
UofU Patient
April 12, 2018
My doctor is excellent, listens, makes good recomendations, and communicates very well. We have made more progress in treating my problem in the last 4 months than I have the last 2 years. We have finally found the right combination in pharmacy(proper dosage & type of medicine). I am grateful for a solution to my ocular mysenia gravis condition.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2018
Already recommend to my mother who was just hospitalized for some of my same symptoms
UofU Patient
March 24, 2018
all great and very professional
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
They made time for me even though I was late. They made me feel like I really mattered.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
Excellent care!
UofU Patient
February 17, 2018
My husband is sometimes long winded in explaining his medical condition and sometimes other information not pertaining to his condition and our doctor took the time to listen to what I thought was very kind of her.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2018
I felt very comfortable, and not rushed. They took the time to really listen and understand my issues and concerns.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2017
Dr. Barrell provided excellent care and information. I appreciate the time she spent listening, questioning, and examining me. She was very thorough in her explanation of her findings and recommendations. Thank you, very much.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2017
Kelsey is very nice, she is very patient and is very understanding of my issue (Short term memory loss). I was given multiple options for ways to treat my memory loss
UofU Patient
December 06, 2017
I wasn't too happy with my concerns that were brought up. I think there's more going on and I could be wrong but I honestly thought there would be more testing done to make sure nothing else is going on.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2017
I really like Dr Juster. She gave me full confidence in her ability to provide the best care possible.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2017
feel like I'm not getting taken care of, more like unfinished work
UofU Patient
October 26, 2017
She is an exemplary physician. She has a great fund of knowledge and a great deal of compassion, She is a caring person and is able to communicate with me in a manner that makes me realize that she is truly hearing my concerns and responding to them.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2017
Dr Jester spent plenty of time with me and was amazing!
UofU Patient
October 09, 2017
Dr. Swift-lyk was amazing! Very patient and courteous and an expert in her field.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2017
Fantastic!
UofU Patient
September 13, 2017
Dr. Juster is professional and a very good communicator. She explained in detail everything that was happening.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2017
Dr. Juster has always been extremely good at showing concern for my problem. She has communicated her assessment of my condition and explained her plan for addressing it clearly. I have a great deal of confidence in her and would recommend her to anyone I know.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2017
There was a different provider who performed the test and spent the most time with me, Dr. Juster was there toward the end, and seemed in a rush at the end, didn't ask if I had any questions. I did have questions and wanted things explained a little better about the test, but didn't feel like I was free to ask because it seemed clear the provider didn't have time or patience for that.
UofU Patient
July 28, 2017
Dr Kelsey Juster is absolutely phenomenal and has updated me with 2 my chart notes
UofU Patient
July 26, 2017
Dr. Juster is fabulous. She is smart, kind, and compassionate. She is everything that I have been looking for in a neurologist.
UofU Patient
July 21, 2017
I really appreciate that Dr Juster-Switlyk takes her time with me to answer all my questions. I believe she is doing everything she can to look outside the box and find treatments that might help my condition. It feels like she is really in my corner trying to help me, and thats a reassuring feeling to have, being so sick. Thank you!!!
UofU Patient
June 14, 2017
Dr juster is amazing.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2017
I Wasn't clear about what benefit prescribed medication was supposed to provide.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2017
I feel Dr Juster was professional and honestly cared about me and my condition.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2017
excellent physician. knowledge, caring, great communication skills, installs confidence, efficient.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2017
I am always encouraged after I meet with Dr Juster
UofU Patient
April 25, 2017
Dr. Juster-Switlyk is thorough and seems to be very knowledgeable about her specialty. She projects as a caring, competent doctor.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2017
Juster is awesome.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2017
Dr. Juster was very friendly and I love how she explained everything to me. She answered all my questions. A co-worker of mine is going to be making an appointment shortly.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2017
kind, assertive, professional
UofU Patient
March 12, 2017
Dr.Juster/S was excellent. professional, compassionate and clearly very competent/well trained. I would recommend her without hesitation.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2017
Staff and Dr were extremely good to work with. Helpful, informative, caring. I would refer anyone in need to this clinic.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2017
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Kelsey Juster-Switlyk, Jamison Creekmore, MA and her resident
UofU Patient
February 19, 2017
we feel so lucky to be in Dr. Justers care.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2017
when I see a new provider I am usually very nervous and crack jokes to make myself calm down. Dr. Jester was very kind and helped me feel at great ease. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a doctor in the neurology area
UofU Patient
February 04, 2017
Dr. Juster is great - very personable and careful to assess my symptoms. She had new ideas for me to try to relieve symptoms and deal with my issues. She is "down-to-earth" and speaks as one equal to another - not with a superior attitude (although her knowledge of physiology and the neuro-muscular system is obviously superior).
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 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.
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 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.
Academic Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center
801-585-7575
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Neuromuscular |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Neuromuscular Medicine Fellow |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah Neurology Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Utah Neurology Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah Preliminary year, Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of Victoria Anthropology B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Juster-Switlyk K, Smith AG, Kovacsovics T, Stephens D, Glenn M, Palmer CA, Quigley EP 3rd, Kolb N (). MTHFR C677T polymorphism is associated with methotrexate-induced myelopathy risk. Neurology, 88(6), 603-604.
- Wynn D, McCorquodale D, Peters A, Juster-Switlyk K, Smith G, Ansari S (). Rapidly Progressive Quadriplegia and Encephalopathy. JAMA Neurol, 73(11), 1363-1366.
- Juster-Switlyk K, Smith AG (). Updates in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. F1000Res, Faculty, Rev-738.
Edited Book
- Osborn A, Digre K (Eds.) (). Imaging in Neurology.
Abstract
- Juster-Switlyk K, Quigley E (). Intrathecal Chemotherapy and Reversible Cord Myelopathy: Critical Identification of Treatable Myelopathy [Abstract]. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting.
Global Impact
Education History
| Undergraduate | University of Victoria Anthropology B.A. |