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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.

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

801-585-7575

175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Farmington Health Center

801-213-3200

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington, UT  84025
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Specialties

  • Amyloidosis
  • Neuropathy
  • Neuromuscular Diseases

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.6/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.5/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.6/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.0/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.6/ 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 November 27, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with her care.

UofU Patient November 12, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell is excellent. She takes the time to listen and explain.

UofU Patient November 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient October 25, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell has been great for me. She listens to me and my concerns. We have a few things to work out during the next twelve months and I know she will be considerate of my feelings as we move forward with my care.

UofU Patient October 13, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell has always been helpful and considerate of me as well as being an encouraging teacher to the students that have attended our sessions.

UofU Patient September 25, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was extremely satisfied with this visit. Dr. Barrell took the time to explain things well to me.

UofU Patient July 25, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient July 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell was extremely competent & professional. While I feel that other benefits could have been received by in-person visit, I am comfortable with this option!

UofU Patient July 15, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

the doctor is very friendly, easy to talk with, and made me feel relaxed. She is very thorough in her explanations.

UofU Patient June 22, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell is my favorite. She is so sweet and patient. I asked her to start over and review for me how she determined my diagnosis and explain it all to me again. She patiently started from the beginning and talked me through it. I can always rely on Dr. Barrell to be there for me. She follows me almost like a primary care physician. I am 62 years old and Kelsey Barrell is probably in her mid 30's, so it gives me comfort knowing that she can be my doctor for the rest of my life. Maybe I can look forward to sending wedding gifts to her children.

UofU Patient June 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

doctors are great amazing

UofU Patient June 15, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

all good and I have recommended other as well

UofU Patient May 16, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

exemplary physician

UofU Patient May 15, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I'm pleased with Dr. Barrell's thoughtfulness about my comfort during a very uncomfortable, sometimes painful test. She even struck up conversation, asking me about gardening, etc. to help distract my attention from the pain. I also appreciate the time she took when the testing was over, to explain the results to me, and answer my questions.

UofU Patient April 29, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell is very intelligent, caring and thorough. I appreciate her more than words can express.

UofU Patient February 19, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell went beyond what I expected. She not only gave me good information, but she also came back after she saw her last scheduled patient to run some extra tests and give me more information.

UofU Patient February 17, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Great job of listening to my concerns and providing good explainations .

UofU Patient February 10, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I cant say enough good things about Dr. Barrell. When Dr. Sarah Stone completed her fellowship and left Utah I was disappointed because I liked her. But Dr. Barrell took over my case and I feel lucky to have her. I had a concern about my need to travel to Japan on a business trip and I appreciate that she took the time to discuss it with me in some detail and what I needed to do to not become overly fatigued. Just one more example of how Dr. Barrell going the extra mile to take care of her patients. I dont know how long this problem will last, but Dr. Barrell is like an angel on my shoulder looking after me so if it goes on forever, she is young enough to out live me so I guess I will be okay.

UofU Patient February 08, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

3 out of 5 stars

Would liked to have understood the magnitude of the genetic disorder I was diagnosed with.

UofU Patient January 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Burrell is the best she is smart professional willing to work with the patient moving into the future. I would recommend Dr. Burrell highly to anyone!

UofU Patient January 17, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

4 out of 5 stars

Find diagnosis confusing!

UofU Patient January 03, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

dr barrel was excellent!!

UofU Patient November 25, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell was great and answered all my wuestions

UofU Patient November 23, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Great

UofU Patient November 08, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I could not ask for a better physician than Dr. Kelsey Barrell. She has been fantastic from the beginning when she took over my case from Sarah Stone. I wish she could help me find a good primary care doctor who is as good. Still looking...

UofU Patient September 27, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

3 out of 5 stars

Have questions on what the results of my blood tests mean and what I should do. Still waiting on a response.

UofU Patient September 24, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I have been SO impressed with the MD's in the neurology team. Dr. Barrell has been a delight- she shows so much true empathy and takes her time understanding exactly what I'm experiencing. She answers all my questions and ensures we are on the same page with my care plan.

UofU Patient September 14, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barrell is great.

UofU Patient August 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Smart, caring and informative.

UofU Patient July 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

always a good experience

UofU Patient July 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

More tests required before a diagnosis can be provided.

UofU Patient July 21, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

4 out of 5 stars

Not having all reports that were needed by previous neurologist, made it difficult to actually resolve all desired outcomes. Told to see what 6 months on DUloxentine (SP) did, plus they would contact after reports came in, if deemed necessary. If any change or concern came to contact versus MYCHART.

UofU Patient May 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

very positive outcomes with this doctor.

UofU Patient May 25, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

excellent physicians

UofU Patient May 08, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

4 out of 5 stars

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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

The whole staff was awesome to work with and made sure everything was understood

UofU Patient March 16, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

4 out of 5 stars

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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience-

UofU Patient March 10, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent team effort by Dr Barrel and staff.

UofU Patient January 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Burrell has an excellent bedside manner.

UofU Patient August 27, 2018
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

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 August 27, 2018
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barrell is the most compassionate person and she explained everything so I could understand completely!

UofU Patient July 21, 2018
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

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
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

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

we feel so lucky to be in Dr. Justers care.

UofU Patient February 19, 2017

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Kelsey Juster-Switlyk, Jamison Creekmore, MA and her resident

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.

Academic Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

801-585-7575

175 North Medical Drive East
University of Utah Department of Neurology, 5th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT  84132

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

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

  1. Barrell K, Smith AG (2018). Peripheral Neuropathy. Med Clin North Am, 103(2), 383-397.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Global Impact

Education History

Undergraduate University of Victoria
Anthropology
B.A.

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