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Summary
- Dr. Wesley Kerr is a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in epilepsy and functional seizures. Dr. Kerr has contributed to the field with publications on functional seizures, biostatistics of clinical trials, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and real world evidence.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Epilepsy, 2021 - 2023
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2018 - 2021
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2017
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Gatekeeper's Dilemma: Why Sustainable Functional/Dissociative Seizure Care Begins With Referral.Meagan M Watson, Mackenzi L Moore, Ashley Parker, Wesley T Kerr, Jared J Woodward
Neurology. Clinical Practice. 2026-12-01 - Contraceptive and Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Medication Coprescription Among US Medicaid Beneficiaries With Epilepsy.Elizabeth Harrison, Laura Kirkpatrick, Caryn Dutton, Wesley T Kerr, Scott Rothenberger
Neurology. 2026-11-10 - Evaluating diagnostic yield of ambulatory EEG for interictal epileptiform discharges and seizures.Nathan L Kindja, Lavanya Biju, James F Castellano, Wesley T Kerr, Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran
Epilepsy & Behavior. 2026-11-01
Authored Content
- What’s in a Name: Psychogenic, Functional, or Dissociative Seizures?December 2020
- AES 2020: Great Education, Difficult NetworkingDecember 2020
Press Mentions
AI Matches Expert Interpretation of Routine EEGsAugust 22nd, 2024- Death Rate Higher Than Expected for Patients with Functional, Nonepileptic SeizuresJanuary 20th, 2024
- Heightened Mortality Risk in Patients with Functional SeizuresMarch 4th, 2024
Grant Support
- Feasibility of machine learning to improve the diagnostic odyssey for functional seizuresUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2025–2029
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Functional Neurological Disorder SocietyMember
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