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Sudha (Kilaru) Kessler, MD, Child Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

SudhaKilaru(Kilaru)KesslerMDMSCE

Child Neurology Philadelphia, PA

Epilepsy

Associate Professor, Neurology and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd
    Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Neurology
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-590-1719
    Fax+1 215-590-1771

Summary

  • Dr. Sudha Kessler is a Child Neurologist and Epileptologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is the program director of the child neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at CHOP. Her clinical expertise is in epilepsy treatment, including surgery, the ketogenic diet, and implantable devices. She also has clinical and research expertise in noninvasive brain stimulation, chiefly transcranial magnetic stimulation. She has a master's degree in clinical epidemiology with a concentration in clinical trials, and is a consultant and board member for the Epilepsy Study Consortium. She is also a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society.

Education & Training

  • Perelman School of Medicine
    Perelman School of Medicine MSCE, Clinical Epidemiology, 2013
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2006 - 2007
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Child Neurology, 2003 - 2006
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2003
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2001, MD, Graduation with High Honors

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dean's Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching at an Affiliated Hospital (CHOP) Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, 2024
  • A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award American Academy of Neurology, 2021
  • Catherine D. Brown Chair in Pediatric Epilepsy
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Facebook Live: Controlling Seizures Through Neuromodulation
    Facebook Live: Controlling Seizures Through NeuromodulationMay 12th, 2021
  • Genomic Data in EHRs Identify Causal Gene of Neurological Disorders
    Genomic Data in EHRs Identify Causal Gene of Neurological DisordersAugust 20th, 2020
  • Epilepsy Experts Share Findings at Annual Meeting
    Epilepsy Experts Share Findings at Annual MeetingJanuary 17th, 2020

Committees

  • Member, American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry Epilepsy Committee 2023 - Present
  • Member, American Epilepsy Society Gender Diversity Task Force 2019 - 2019
  • Chair, American Epilepsy Society Self Assessment Committee 2018 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Board Member and Consultant, Epilepsy Study Consortium2018 - Present