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

Locations: Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Bucks County, Main Building, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care

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267-425-2739

About Kevin J. Kelly, MD

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

Team affiliations

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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 175 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • Excellent Dr of whom took the time to listen to my son's needs and then was patient listening to further questions. Dr Kelly was so kind with advice and positive feedback.
    5 of 5
    Mar 14, 2025

  • Dr. Kelly is wonderful, intelligent and caring
    5 of 5
    Mar 12, 2025

  • Dr. Kelly is the most polite, caring doctor we have ever had the pleasure to work with at CHOP. We have continued care with him for those reasons!
    5 of 5
    Mar 08, 2025

  • Dr Kelly is very personable and respects a parents intuition. He genuinely cares for his patients. He told my wife that we were doing a great job feeding our son and that she should teach other parents. We will stay with him until he retires and would recommend him to anyone.
    5 of 5
    Mar 07, 2025

  • Dr. Kelly is the best! Relates to my son very well and is very realistic regarding recommendations.
    5 of 5
    Mar 06, 2025

  • There should be excellent category. Dr Kelly explained and listened to issues and concerns in detail. He talks with you not at you and includes child
    5 of 5
    Jan 15, 2025

  • Dr. Kelly is the best! We love him
    5 of 5
    Dec 23, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly listens, is kind, and has an excellent level of knowledge for GI challenges. He is an amazing doctor!
    5 of 5
    Dec 13, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly is genuinely concerned and empathetic to his patients - he is fantastic. He spent a significant amount of time discussing symptons with my daughter and explaining different possibilities and treatment options.
    5 of 5
    Dec 04, 2024

  • Very kind, caring and seems like he really wants to help us figure this out.
    5 of 5
    Nov 23, 2024

  • What a wonderful Doctor!
    5 of 5
    Nov 21, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly is excellent at explaining things in a way that my child can understand the reasoning behind medical decisions.
    5 of 5
    Nov 08, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly is extremely professional, kind, and full of knowledge with his specialty!y son and I have always had such an amazing experience with him.
    5 of 5
    Nov 06, 2024

  • Excellent Dr. Kevin Kelly
    5 of 5
    Sep 26, 2024

  • Dr. Kelley was wonderful. He took time and addressed all of our concerns and gave on overall progress update on our baby. He was very thorough and caring towards us and our baby. Excellent care!
    5 of 5
    Sep 06, 2024

  • Dr.Kelly and his staff are always very pleasant.
    5 of 5
    Sep 06, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly is very compassionate and caring
    5 of 5
    Aug 17, 2024

  • Dr. Kelly is awesome. He doesn't talk down to you, but explains everything in terms you can understand. He takes his time and tells you about the options, what he likes/dislikes about each on, and really informs you. His bedside manner with the kids is awesome. He is truly such a brilliant doc and an asset to CHOP. My son (age 3) loves him and literally sings a song for days leading up to an appointment in which he just sings "Doctor Kelly" over and over.
    5 of 5
    Jul 11, 2024

  • 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
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