Neurology

Wesley Kerr, MD, PHD

Interim Director, Functional Neurological Disorders Program

Wesley T. Kerr, MD, PhD, is an epileptologist and biostatistician specializing in medication-resistant epilepsy and functional (nonepileptic) seizures, also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). He primarily serves adults and older adults with refractory seizure disorders, including those not adequately controlled by antiseizure medications. As Interim Director of the UPMC Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program and lead neurologist for functional seizures, Dr. Kerr employs

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Epilepsy (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD, PhD in Medicine & Biomathematics)
Residency: UCLA Medical Center (Neurology)
Fellowship: University of Michigan Health System (Epilepsy)
Internship: Eisenhower Health (Internal Medicine)

Years in Practice

9+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Epilepsy
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Drug-Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Michigan Health
UPMC Presbyterian

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kerr treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kerr accept Aetna insurance?

Wesley Kerr's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kerr practice?

Wesley Kerr practices in Pittsburgh, PA with hospital affiliations including University of Michigan Health and UPMC Presbyterian.

What does Dr. Kerr specialize in?

Wesley Kerr is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy.

How long has Dr. Kerr been practicing?

Wesley Kerr has 9+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Kerr's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD, PhD in Medicine & Biomathematics); Residency: UCLA Medical Center (Neurology); Fellowship: University of Michigan Health System (Epilepsy).