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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.

    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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    Patient Comments

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    February 29, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    We were very impressed with both Dr. Barrell and her fellow. They appeared very knowledgeable. Both were pleasant, thorough, and caring. Their ability to communicate was outstanding relative to experiences with many other medical providers. I felt like I was in good hands for the first time in years of trying to find out what is causing my debilitating symptoms.

    February 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very professional! She listens and explains things in detail so I can understand.

    February 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Personable doctor but didn¿t offer any suggestions to alleviate my constant pain. Told me to keep taking my pain medication and rely on chiropractors. After I mentioned that I had done RFA treatments in the past, she says d I should explore that with me insurance company.

    February 18, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Barrell is an excellent doctor in knowing her stuff and listening to your concerns! Her nurses and the receptionist are very pleasant. I highly recommend Fr Barrell!

    February 16, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barell is wonderful!

    February 10, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Kelsey was thoughtful and helpful when she explained what might be wrong with my health. She explained the tests that might need to be done further.

    February 09, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Bartell was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding cause of issues i have had for more than 20 years.

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Great doctor, very knowledgeable and personable, really listens and responds to problems.

    January 31, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Fantastic doctor

  • 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)
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