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.
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) 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.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.1/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
January 20, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Barrell was amazing. I was so pleased and grateful for her care. She was prepared, listened carefully was very experienced and knowledgeable and gave thorough explanations. I highly recommend Dr. Barrell.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I greatly appreciated the Dr explaining more about my condition and the treatment. I was just very pleased with her concern for me and the knowledge she displayed. Excellent DR.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Brurrell's bedside manner is very good.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
she was very honest and if she didn't know something she told us which we appreciated we will find out more when we get to the hospital
UofU Patient
November 27, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
I am very happy with her care.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Barrell is excellent. She takes the time to listen and explain.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
October 25, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
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
I was extremely satisfied with this visit. Dr. Barrell took the time to explain things well to me.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Everyone was very kind and congenial. Even though the EMG was painful, they kept me informed as to what was going on.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
good
UofU Patient
July 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
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
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
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
doctors are great amazing
UofU Patient
June 15, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
all good and I have recommended other as well
UofU Patient
May 16, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
exemplary physician
UofU Patient
May 15, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
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
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
Great job of listening to my concerns and providing good explainations .
UofU Patient
February 10, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
Would liked to have understood the magnitude of the genetic disorder I was diagnosed with.
UofU Patient
January 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
Find diagnosis confusing!
UofU Patient
January 03, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
dr barrel was excellent!!
UofU Patient
November 25, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Barrell was great and answered all my wuestions
UofU Patient
November 23, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Great
UofU Patient
November 08, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
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
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
Dr. Barrell is great.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Smart, caring and informative.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
always a good experience
UofU Patient
July 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
More tests required before a diagnosis can be provided.
UofU Patient
July 21, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
very positive outcomes with this doctor.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
excellent physicians
UofU Patient
May 08, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
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
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
The whole staff was awesome to work with and made sure everything was understood
UofU Patient
March 16, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
Excellent experience-
UofU Patient
March 10, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Excellent team effort by Dr Barrel and staff.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2019
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Burrell has an excellent bedside manner.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr Barrell is the most compassionate person and she explained everything so I could understand completely!
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
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
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
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.
Academic Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center
801-585-7575
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) 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
- Barrell K, Smith AG (2018). Peripheral Neuropathy. Med Clin North Am, 103(2), 383-397.
- 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.
- 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. |