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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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    June 28, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Love her! She is very thorough and her bedside manor is great.

    June 15, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I have known her for several years and find her encouraging and up beat. She has helped me deal with my MG and look hopeful at my future.

    June 14, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrell was both caring and helpful with my condition

    June 09, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Again, Dr. Barrell is kind and she listens.

    June 06, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Barrell is very thorough. She listens to you and explains her treatment plan. She is aware of new treatments and how they might help you. It is e say to talk with her.

    May 29, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She took the time to answer questions we had. much of her time was spent with us. very thorough.

    May 20, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Barrell and her staff took the time to review and assess my medical needs as well as how they impact my emotional and mental state. I appreciate very much their demeanor, skill, and attentiveness during my visit. I highly recommend Dr Barrell and her staff.

    May 19, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    very thorough and explained things well

    May 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Barrell spent more time on my symptoms, history & concerns than any of the other 3 doctors I have seen for this problem. She was kind & offered me options on testing to try to understand more. I highly appreciate her honest care, engaging in trying to understand more & extra time to try to help me progress towards possibilities for the right treatment.

  • 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)