Overview
I am a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist specializing in the treatment of adults with central and peripheral nervous system tumors. I also manage neurologic complications of systemic tumors and cancer therapies. The cornerstone of my practice is a patient-centered philosophy and team-based approach that incorporates a high degree of compassion, kindness, respect and humanness. I treat my patients as if they are my friend or family, and I believe this partnership is fundamental for holistic care. I address complex issues honestly yet with optimism. My goal is to provide cutting-edge treatment for brain tumor patients and, where possible, offer promising clinical trials outside of conventional therapy. The cancer journey can be a challenging, scary and emotional experience for some patients and families. Many patients with brain tumors have a poor understanding of their prognosis and life expectancy. I enjoy spending time and connecting with patients and families to guide them through the cancer care trajectory.
Dr. Phillips is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.
Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Psych & Neuro-Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.
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Jackson, MN 55101
3931 Louisiana Ave, S Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
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Dr. Phillips has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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M Health Fairview Explorer Pediatric Specialty Clinic
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Jeffrey Allen is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Allen is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011 and Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kester A. Phillips
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kester A. Phillips?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kester A. Phillips by calling their office at 612-341-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kester A. Phillips a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kester A. Phillips is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Kester A. Phillips specialize in?
While Dr. Kester A. Phillips is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kester A. Phillips participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kester A. Phillips has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Kester A. Phillips's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kester A. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Kester A. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-341-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Phillips isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Phillips isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Phillips isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Phillips isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.