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John R. Kestle

John R. Kestle, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

    801-662-5340
  • John R.W. Kestle, MD specializes in Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Brain Tumors. Dr. Kestle is Professor of Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Research. His clinical practice has been exclusively in pediatric neurosurgery, with a specific interest in pediatric epilepsy surgery. His research is centered on clinical trials methodology, which he developed a multi-center network for running clinical trials in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Kestle is also Chair of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network.

    Specialties

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery - Primary
    Academic Divisions Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • John R.W. Kestle, MD specializes in Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Brain Tumors. Dr. Kestle is Professor of Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Research. His clinical practice has been exclusively in pediatric neurosurgery, with a specific interest in pediatric epilepsy surgery. His research is centered on clinical trials methodology, which he developed a multi-center network for running clinical trials in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Kestle is also Chair of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Pediatric Neurosurgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Neurosurgery - Hospital for Sick Children Fellow
    Peripheral Nerve Surgery - The Toronto Hospital Fellow
    Graduate Training Biostatistics and Epidemiology - McMaster University M.S.
    Neurosurgery - University of Toronto Resident
    Internship Surgery - St. Michael's Hospital Intern
    University of Western Ontario M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - University of Western Ontario B.S.