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Kara M McKendry, PA-C

Neurology
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Kara M McKendry

Neurology
Kara McKendry is a physician assistant who specializes in neurology. She is a multiple sclerosis certified specialist. She is certified in using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and in using Botox for chronic migraine. She is also trained in vagus nerve stimulation. She enjoys spending time with her patients and providing thorough, comprehensive neurological care. Kara received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is also certified in basic life support and advanced cardiovascular life support. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. She has been recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Partner in MS Care and Center for Comprehensive Care. She sees patients ages 18 and older and speaks English.

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

cns vasculitis
anti-nmda receptor encephalitis
opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome
hashimoto encephalopathy
hashimoto encephalitis
autoimmune encephalitis
multifocal acquired demyelinating sensorimotor neuropathy
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
autoimmune encephalopathy
acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
neuromyotonia
lambert eaton syndrome
demyelinating disease
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
primary cerebellar degeneration
autoimmune meningitis
movement disorders
sports related headaches
thunderclap headache
stabbing headache
morning headache
exertional headache
botox for bells palsy
neurological disorders
neurologic disorder treatments

Credentials

Medical School

  • Chatham University