Becker, Kyra J.

Kyra J. Becker, M.D.

Dr. Becker is a UW associate professor of neurology and of neurological surgery. She is a recognized authority in stroke and critical care neurology. Along with her work with patients, she also directs clinical trials related to stroke prevention and acute stroke therapy. She is board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology.

After earning her medical degree from Duke University, she completed an internship and residency in neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and remained there for a fellowship in critical care neurology. She also completed a research fellowship at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke before joining the UW School of Medicine faculty.
Languages
 English
Expertise
 Neurology, Stroke

Clinical Interests
 Co-director, UW Medicine Stroke Center at Harborview

Stroke prevention and treatment

Critical care neurology
Research Interests
 Clinical trials of stroke prevention and acute stroke therapy.
Education History
Duke Univ. School of Medicine, Medical education, 1989
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship
Natl. Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Fellowship

Board Certifications
Certification Board NameSpecialtyYear Certified
American Board of Psychiatry & NeurologyVascular Neurology2005
American Board of Psychiatry & NeurologyNeurology1995

Clinics
Stroke Clinic at Harborview
Harborview Medical Center
4th Floor, Maleng Building
Box 359859
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 744-3992

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