Mikaela Speakes, MD

  • Child Neurology Fellow, PGY-4

Mikaela Speakes is a current fourth year child neurology fellow. She received a B.A in biochemistry from Drury University in Springfield, MO and her medical degree from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She completed general pediatrics residency at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. After graduating from child neurology fellowship, she plans to apply to epilepsy fellowship and further specialize in pediatric epilepsy.

Resident Biographical Details

Hometown

Robertsville, MO

College or Medical School

Drury University and Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Residency

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Current Scholarly Projects

Treatment of Pediatric Drug-Resistant Generalized Epilepsy with Responsive Neurostimulation of the Centromedian Nucleus of the Thalamus: A Case Series of Seven Pediatric Patients

Scholarly Mentors

Will Welch MD

Education & Training

  • BA, Drury University, 2016
  • MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2020
  • Residency in Pediatrics, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 2020-2022
  • Fellowship in Child Neurology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, current