Kelsey Barrell
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Kelsey Barrell, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

801-585-7575

  • 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 212 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 28, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I felt like Dr. Barrell's most important patient.

    September 23, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrell is very conscious of my situation and she's, not just a doctor but a good friend that wants to help me. Dr. Barrell is an excellent Doctor and human being.

    September 20, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Explained everything, answered all my questions

    September 17, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very attentive, listened, gave good feedback, easy to talk to.

    September 16, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is a perfect example of dedication, attention to detail, great patient care. She exceeded all expectations in every way. Thank you, Dr. Barrell.

    September 14, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is very thorough and explaining things and in her examinations. She leaves no stone unturned. Excellent Dr.

    September 03, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr.Barrell is a very kind and respectful person it has always given me very good care been with Dr. Barrell for at least five years and I hope she will always be here to care with me if something comes up I truly trust her

    August 31, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    A positive review for a positive experience. She is a caring doctor. Took the time to explain everything. THX

    August 30, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrel is certainly the best neurologist that I have ever worked with. Genuinely one of the nicest people that I have encountered in my healthcare.

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