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3471 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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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 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
- Anticipatory guidance and care in pediatric and adult neurology for people with epilepsy who became pregnant.Amy K Tao, Jasmin Rivero-Guerra, Katherine N McFarlane, Wesley T Kerr, Page B Pennell
Epilepsy & Behavior. 2025-04-01 - Inclusivity in Epilepsy Care: Navigating the Complex Nature of Seizure Disorders in People Undergoing Gender-Affirming Care.Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, Mindl M Weingarten, Jessica J Falco-Walter, Barry E Gidal, Jessica Abramowitz
Epilepsy Currents. 2025-03-02 - Myoclonus After Cardiac Arrest did not Correlate with Cortical Response on Somatosensory Evoked Potentials.Adriana Y Koek, Kyle A Darpel, Temenuzhka Mihaylova, Wesley T Kerr
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. 2025-03-01
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
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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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