Overview
John R.W. Kestle, MD specializes in Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Brain Tumors. Dr. Kestle is Professor of Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Research. His clinical practice has been exclusively in pediatric neurosurgery, with a specific interest in pediatric epilepsy surgery. His research is centered on clinical trials methodology, which he developed a multi-center network for running clinical trials in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Kestle is also Chair of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network.
Dr. Kestle is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Kestle is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 129 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kestle is currently accepting new patients.
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100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 3850, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
3196 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 410, Las Vegas, NV 89109
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John R. Kestle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John R. Kestle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John R. Kestle by calling their office at 801-662-5340. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John R. Kestle a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Kestle is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hydrocephalus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John R. Kestle specialize in?
While Dr. John R. Kestle is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Choroid Plexus Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. John R. Kestle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John R. Kestle has published 129 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. John R. Kestle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John R. Kestle accept my insurance?
Dr. John R. Kestle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5340 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HydrocephalusDr. Kestle isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Advanced
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Kestle isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Kestle isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Kestle isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EpendymomaDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliomaDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HeadacheDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- OsteotomyDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- PapilledemaDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Kestle isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.