H. Westley Phillips
About H. Westley Phillips
H. Westley Phillips is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow currently working at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has a diverse background in pediatric neurosurgery, having previously held positions at Boston Children's Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center, among others.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
H. Westley Phillips currently serves as a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the field of pediatric neurosurgery through clinical practice and research. His work focuses on advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes in pediatric neurosurgery.
Previous Experience at Boston Children's Hospital
Prior to his current position, H. Westley Phillips worked at Boston Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery and Genetics Research Fellow from 2021 to 2022. During this 11-month tenure, he engaged in research aimed at understanding the complexities of pediatric epilepsy and its genetic underpinnings, contributing valuable insights to the field.
Education and Expertise
H. Westley Phillips earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, completed from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pediatric neurosurgery and related research.
Experience as a Neurosurgery Resident Physician
H. Westley Phillips has extensive experience as a Neurosurgery Resident Physician at NYU Langone Medical Center, where he worked from 2015 to 2022 for a total of seven years. His residency involved comprehensive training in neurosurgery, allowing him to develop skills in both surgical techniques and patient care. He also completed a residency at UCLA Health from 2017 to 2022, further enhancing his clinical experience.
Fulbright Scholar Experience
In 2010, H. Westley Phillips was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, which he completed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2011. This experience allowed him to engage in cultural exchange and research, broadening his perspective and enhancing his professional development in the medical field.