Kyra J Becker, M.D.

Dr. Becker is a UW professor of neurology and of neurological surgery and the co-director of the UW Medicine Stroke Center at Harborview. 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.

Clinical Interests
Stroke prevention and treatment and critical care neurology.

Research Interests
Clinical trials of stroke prevention and acute stroke therapy.

Languages
English

Expertise
Neurology, Stroke