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Kevin J. Kelly, MD

Kevin J. Kelly, MD

Kevin J. Kelly, MD

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

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About Kevin J. Kelly

Titles

Gastroenterologist

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, Gastroenterology/Heptalogy

2017, 2022-2023, 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

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

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

Academic and Institutional Committees

2022-present, Hospital Ethics Committee
2018-present, Mentorship Planning Committee, Division of GI, Hepatology and Nutrition

Education & training

Medical Degree

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

Publications

Publications

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.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

1988

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

Patient experience rating

(based on 256 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Kelly took the time to provide the explanations and treatment plan we've been trying to get for years.

    5 of 5
    Jun 17, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly was very good at explaining his thought process and including us in making a plan to go forward as well as listening to our concerns. He was very caring and respectful and we were so pleased with the attention he gave us and appreciate the time he spent with us.

    5 of 5
    Jun 17, 2024
  • Dr Kelly was amazing he talked to my child like a person and made sure she understood what was happening with her body.

    5 of 5
    Jun 17, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly is a fantastic physician! He took the time to explain everything about my child's disorder and was able to answer all of my questions. Very patient and kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

    5 of 5
    Jun 13, 2024
  • Dr. Kevin Kelly is absolutely phenomenal! I love how he listens and explains everything. Highly recommend!

    5 of 5
    Jun 12, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly was thorough and took the time to explain the potential causes and courses of action. He spoke directly to us, answered questions. Based on our discussions, we were thoroughly informed of potential causes and options.

    5 of 5
    May 20, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly is truly exceptional.

    5 of 5
    May 10, 2024
  • Dr K Kelly. Is amazing. Takes great care of my daughter. And always listens to us, makes me feel heard about my daughters concerns.

    5 of 5
    Apr 27, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly was thorough and caring. He really listened to our concerns, asked lots of relevant questions, and was extremely patient with my daughter when she was getting bored. He took time to explain his instructions for next steps (the 'why', not just the 'what') and made sure all our questions were answered before leaving.

    5 of 5
    Mar 29, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly is amazing

    5 of 5
    Mar 27, 2024
  • Very thorough, addressed all concerns

    of 5
    Mar 26, 2024
  • Dr Kelly stands out in his ability to explain things to both my daughter and I always appreciate that.

    5 of 5
    Mar 15, 2024
  • Dr Kelly is our favorite dr the kids have ever had.

    5 of 5
    Feb 23, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly was amazing. We were very impressed with him and his staff. He was knowledgeable, informative, kind and personable. He took his tie explaining, including us both in the conversation.

    5 of 5
    Feb 16, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly is warm and knowledgeable. He makes conversations with him comfortable and thorough.

    5 of 5
    Jan 19, 2024
  • Dr. Kelly explained everything he was thinking I terms my daughter could understand and made her feel at ease for upcoming procedures. He is very empathetic and transparent on the way he is going to approach her stomach issues.

    5 of 5
    Jan 11, 2024
  • I was very impressed with how Dr Kelly talked to my child about her celiac disease and brought everything down to her level to understand what was going on with her body and why we need to do this to improve her health

    5 of 5
    Dec 13, 2023
  • He is always been great and tells us what to do and also provide us with phone numbers just in case anything changes and they are good with reaching out back to us.

    5 of 5
    Dec 03, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is the best

    5 of 5
    Dec 02, 2023
  • This is my 2nd experience with Dr. Kelly. He's a great Doctor, great in what he does. Explained to both my son and I very clear and we easy to understand.

    5 of 5
    Nov 30, 2023
  • Such thorough explanations and thoughts for concerns regarding my child. I appreciate Dr. Kelly so much!

    5 of 5
    Nov 16, 2023
  • He summarized my history and gave several avenues of treatment. Together we came up with a plan that worked well for my family.

    5 of 5
    Nov 13, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly was absolutely fabulous.

    5 of 5
    Nov 08, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly was so very kind and really took his time listening to my son's issues. You could tell right away he was very knowledgeable and spoke to us in a way we could really understand what was happening. We could not have been more pleased with is care.

    5 of 5
    Nov 04, 2023
  • He was just as concerned as we were, if not more. It shows that he cares a great deal for his patients.

    5 of 5
    Oct 28, 2023
  • Dr.Kelly was exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable and insightful. I appreciated his time in answering my questions with such care and thought. He is truly an outstanding physician!

    5 of 5
    Oct 11, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is our favorite doctor. He is kind, relatable, and knowledgeable.

    5 of 5
    Oct 06, 2023
  • I am a CHOP nurse with some experience in yhe reason for our visit. While Dr. Kelly spoke to me like an educated person he also took the time to reexplain it, but not dumb it down, for my husband. He spent an incredible amount of time with us talking through everything and answering questions and never once made us feel rushed. I am so thankful for Dr. Kelly

    5 of 5
    Sep 17, 2023
  • Dr, Kevin Kelly was wonderful. He explained the two possible scenerios that could be causing my daughter's issues, and explained in depth what each meant in layman's terms and the course of action for each. I really liked that he looked at my 16 year old daughter while talking to her, instead of speaking to me like she wasn't in the room. Dr. Kelly was recommended by a few friends and I can see why.

    5 of 5
    Aug 22, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly was very thorough and did not rush the appointment. He provided great detail for the what he believes the diagnosis is and why. All was much appreciated. Both my daughter and myself felt "heard" by him and his nurse.

    5 of 5
    Aug 18, 2023
  • Dr Kelly was amazing- warm, knowledgeable, clear, helpful- and all other staff were great as well. We had a great experience and we're really grateful

    5 of 5
    Aug 04, 2023
  • Dr.Kelly thank you so much for your guidance and support with our daughter. We are very thankful

    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly was thorough, kind, and informative- he spoke directly to my son as the patient and included me in the conversation, he explained everything that was happening, was thorough in his explanation of our care plan and made sure that we were both comfortable with the plan moving forward!

    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2023
  • Excellent visit; thorough, helpful, sensible. I'm only sorry we probably won't need regular treatment here. I wish every doctor we see was like Dr. Kelly.

    5 of 5
    Jul 14, 2023
  • Everyone was very professional and friendly. Dr Kelly was very informative and really listened to my concerns about my son's health. I would highly recommend this care provider to anyone who needs it!

    5 of 5
    Jun 23, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly spent time explaining to us what we need to do, how to do it, risks(if any), benefits of the procedure, how to schedule tests. Thanks.

    5 of 5
    Jun 13, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is amazing. Down to earth, easy to talk to, explained everything in detail so we understood. My daughter took right to him so her exam went well. I also appreciated the trust he has in his nurses (I am an RN). It's not very often you hear a doctor assures you if you message him through MyCHOP he has great nurses who are very knowledgeable and that he trusts their judgement. Just shows he truly believes we are all a team. I wish all drs were like this.

    5 of 5
    Jun 10, 2023
  • Best doctor I have ever seen. He was so good with my autistic so. Amazing

    5 of 5
    Jun 01, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is very knowledgeable and explained things to us so we could understand and he was very kind and supportive of whatever decisions we made in the office.

    5 of 5
    May 25, 2023
  • All physicians should be as sincere, concerned and caring as Dr. Kelly. The world could use more people like him.We were made to feel listened to, understood, and he explained every detail of care thoroughly. We felt his concern for our problem, he took considerable time to explain every detail of what to observe and procedure. We appreciated his candor and advice.

    5 of 5
    May 24, 2023
  • Dr Kelly was amazing from the moment he walked in the room. He didn't make me feel like my son was just a number. He was very caring and encouraging which is not always the case anymore.

    5 of 5
    May 19, 2023
  • We were very satisfied with everyone's efforts to make our visit very enjoyable and we got all our questions answered

    5 of 5
    May 03, 2023
  • Kevin Kelly is phenomenal

    5 of 5
    Apr 26, 2023
  • We love Dr. Kelly! He always goes above and beyond in making my child and I feel comfortable and taking the time to explain things to me in great detail!

    5 of 5
    Apr 21, 2023
  • Dr Kevin Kelly is a compassionate, caring man. He's an excellent doctor who takes his time with his patients.

    5 of 5
    Apr 21, 2023
  • I would recommend Dr kelly to everyone and anyone. We trust him fully and have no doubt he has our sons best interests

    5 of 5
    Apr 12, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is amazing!! He is so thorough and takes the time to explain everything clearly so that both patient and parent can understand.

    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2023
  • Dr. Kelly is wonderful. He took his time and explained everything to my son and made sure that he understood everything. What a pleasure!

    5 of 5
    Mar 01, 2023
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