Kelsey Barrell
( out of 127 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 127 reviews )

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    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!

    October 30, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Outstanding neurologist with rare oncology and neuromuscular expertise

    October 29, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I appreciated the doctor's professional and approachable demeanor, willingness to explain things carefully and thoroughly, and useful illustrations. I learned a lot of helpful, healthful information from her.

    October 29, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very respectful,understanding,helpful

    October 29, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Extremely professional and easy to talk to. Very helpful with explaining symptoms and conditions.

    October 15, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Barrell was very knowledgeable, informative, thorough, pleasant, and a concerned physician. I Look forward to working with her

    October 13, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Barrell is simply the best - competent, warm, compassionate, available. She lights up the room.

    October 03, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrell was very kind and knowledgeable. She made me feel completely ease.

    September 20, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very thorough. Made me feel at ease.

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  • 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 -Primary
    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
    Neurology - University of Utah Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Preliminary year, Internal Medicine - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science M.D.
    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)