Dr. Keith Kerr, MD

Dr. Keith Kerr, who grew up in Spring, earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at UTHealth Houston/Memorial Hermann -Texas Medical Center, where he was selected as most valuable resident.

In practice since 2013, Dr. Kerr is board certified in neurological surgery and sees patients of all ages. Dr. Kerr’s training encompasses all aspects of neurosurgical care, including disorders of the brain and spine. Among the conditions he treats are brain trauma, brain tumors, cavernous malformations, Chiari malformations, concussion, cysts of the brain, hydrocephalus, seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, cervical degenerative disease, cervical disc disease, cervical spine trauma, cervical stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar stenosis, spine tumors, thoracic disc disease, lumbar disc disease and thoracolumbar spine trauma.

Drawn to a medical career by his desire to support people during their most trying times, Dr. Kerr strives to treat his patients like members of his own family. Patients especially appreciate his thorough examinations, his ability to answer questions and give clear instructions, the amount of time he spends with them, his positive attitude and that he involves them in decision-making.

During his training, Dr. Kerr was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies. He has presented at professional conferences and authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on topics related to neurological surgery.

Dr. Kerr is married to a pediatrician and the father of two sons. His household also includes a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. When he isn’t spending time with them, he is probably playing golf or duck hunting.