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Wesley Kerr, MD, Neurology, Pittsburgh, PA

WesleyThomasKerrMDPh.D.(He/Him)

Neurology Pittsburgh, PA

Epilepsy

Assistant Professor

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Summary

  • Dr. Wesley Kerr is a neurologist-scientist in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and graduated residency in 2021. He specializes in epilepsy, functional seizures (otherwise known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures), clinical trials, and is experienced in machine learning and health technology/informatics.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Epilepsy, 2021 - 2023
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2018 - 2021
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • What’s in a Name: Psychogenic, Functional, or Dissociative Seizures?December 2020
  • AES 2020: Great Education, Difficult NetworkingDecember 2020

Press Mentions

  • Death Rate Higher Than Expected for Patients with Functional, Nonepileptic Seizures
    Death Rate Higher Than Expected for Patients with Functional, Nonepileptic SeizuresJanuary 20th, 2024
  • Heightened Mortality Risk in Patients with Functional Seizures
    Heightened Mortality Risk in Patients with Functional SeizuresMarch 4th, 2024

Professional Memberships