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About Lauren Kerr, MS, CCC-SLP

Lauren Kerr, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist who evaluates and treats adult patients with speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders at the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion. She provides outpatient evaluations and treatments for adults with a variety of disorders, including aphasia, dysphagia, movement disorders, neurological disorders, cognitive communication disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.

Kerr aims to take a functional approach to speech therapy, prioritizing her patients' interests, goals, and cultures. She loves getting to know her patients, as well as seeing them progress and gain confidence in their abilities to communicate, eat safely, and become more independent.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Kerr was a speech-language pathologist at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Newport News, Va. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of hospital settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient and acute care.

Kerr earned her master's degree in speech-language pathology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. and her bachelor's degree in child development from Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, Calif.

She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Kerr is certified by SPEAK OUT!® and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD® speech therapy programs, which specialize in strengthening and preserving speech and voice for people with Parkinson's disease and related disorders. She is also trained in modified barium swallow studies (MBSS).

In her free time, Kerr enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu, dancing, and playing with her dog, Oliver, and cat, Moonpie.

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Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
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Master's Degree

  • Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Degree

  • Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2021-07-26

Board Certifications

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Conditions and Treatments

  • Cognitive Communication Disorders
  • Speech Therapy for Movement Disorders
  • Speech Therapy for Neurological Conditions
  • Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
  • Primary Progressive Aphasia
  • Speech Difficulty
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted