Kevin J. Kelly, MD

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Kevin J. Kelly, MD, is a gastroenterologist with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GI) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Breastfeeding problems, Gastrointestinal tract, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Recurrent abdominal pain, Allergies
Locations: Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Bucks County; Main Hospital; Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

Book appointment 215-590-3630

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Internship

Pediatrics - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC

Residency

Pediatrics - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC

Teaching Fellow in Department of Pediatrics - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

Titles and Academic Titles

Gastroenterologist

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

1995

Kelly KJ, Lazenby AJ, Rowe PC, Yardley JH, Perman JA, Sampson HA: Eosinophilic Esophagitis Attributed to Gastroesophageal Reflux: Improvement with an Amino-Acid Based Formula. Gastroenterology 109(5): 1503-1512, Nov 1995.

1994

Babbitt RL, Coe DA, Cataldo MD, Kelly KJ, Stackhouse C, Perman A: Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Journal of Dev & Beh Pediatrics 15(4): 278-291, August 1994.

Books

Chapters

1988

Kelly KJ: Congenital Diseases of the Biliary System. Manual of Clinical Problems in Gastroenterology. Little, Brown and Co., Boston, MA, 1988.

Posters and Presentations

2017

Kelly KJ. "The Innumerable Facets of Reflux in Pediatrics," Pediatric CME Noon Conference, Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA, June 2017.

Awards and Honors

2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, Gastroenterology/Heptalogy

2017, 2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Gastroenterology

2014, Physician of the Year, The Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants (PRO-LC)

2001, Top Docs for Kids, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Philadelphia Magazine

1988, Daniel Plunkett Award for Staff Excellence in Resident Teaching, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, aurora, CO

1983, First Howard H. Johnson Award for Resident Research in a Pediatric Topic, 18th Annual Uniformed Services Pediatric Seminar, San Francisco, CA

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2008-present, Ad hoc Review, The Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

2008-present, Ad hoc Review, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

2008-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, The Journal of Pediatrics

2008-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

1988-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

National

1999-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

1997-present, Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America

1985-present, American Board of Pediatrics

 - 1992-present, Diplomate, Sub-Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

1985-present, Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society