Kevin Kilgore

Dr. Kevin Kilgore is a Professor in the Departments of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine and MetroHealth Medical Center. He is also a Staff Scientist at MetroHealth and an Investigator at the Cleveland FES Center. His research focuses on neuroprosthetics and electrical nerve conduction block to improve function in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kilgore has pioneered the Networked Neuroprosthesis (NNP) System and advanced kilohertz frequency alternating current (KHFAC) and DC-based nerve block techniques for pain management and spasticity reduction.

His academic affiliations include joint appointments in the School of Engineering and School of Medicine at CWRU, and collaborations with institutions like the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Dr. Kilgore’s work emphasizes translational research, bridging engineering and clinical applications to develop implantable systems for functional restoration.

Research interests span SCI rehabilitation, neuromodulation, and innovative technologies for restoring mobility. His contributions include seminal studies on reversible nerve block mechanisms and their clinical applications in obesity treatment, amputee pain, and spinal cord stimulation.