Louisa Kalsner, MD, is a Pediatric Neurologist, Geneticist, and Division Head of Genetics at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Kalsner’s areas of interest include metabolic and genetic disorders, mitochondrial diseases, and epilepsy.

Education

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva Un

Residency

Children's Hospital Boston

Fellowship

Children's Hospital Boston

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics - Clinical Genetics

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Kalsner, L, Amplification of region on 14q including PSEN1 in a child with mental retardation and epilepsy. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at American College of Medical Genetics meeting, March 2010.
  • Brooks BP, Kleta R, Stuart C, Tuchman M, Jeong A, Stergiopoulos SG, Bei T, Bjornson B, Russell L, Chanoine JP, Tsagarakis S, Kalsner L, Stratakis C; Genotypic heterogeneity and clinical phenotype in triple A syndrome: a review of the NIH experience 2000-20005. Clinc Genet. 2005; 68(3):215-21.
  • Kalsner L, Rohr R, Strauss K, Korson M, Levy H; Tyrosine supplementation in Pheylketonuria: Effects on the blood tyrosine level and presumed brain influx. Journal of Pediatrics 2001; 139:421-427.
  • Perez-Atayde AR, Fox V, Teitelbaum JE, Anthony DA, Fadic R, Kalsner L, Rivkin M, Johns DR, Cox GF; Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy: diagnosis by rectal biopsy. American Journal of Surgical Pathology 1998; 22 (9): 1141-1147.

Locations for this Doctor

Exterior view of 11 South Road in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Farmington (11 South Rd)

11 South Road
Farmington, CT06032
United States

Exterior of 505 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care and Surgery Center – Farmington

505 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

4.9
out of 5

Provider showed concern

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Most Recent Comments

January 1, 2024
Dr Kalsner is amazing!!!
November 11, 2023
Kalsner is BEYOND FABULOUS
November 11, 2023
Dr. Kalsner is excellent
July 7, 2023
The doctor was AMAZING!! She actually listened to what we were saying and stopped quickly to research something to make sure it was what we were talking about. She found the information and made us feel like she truly cared. She explained everything and each step. My child and I both loved her!