Dr. Christopher R. Kelsey
Overview
I was drawn to the field of oncology because cancer is a terrifying diagnosis for most people. It is one of those health issues that make people very nervous. I find great satisfaction working with cancer patients to help allay their fears and provide the best care possible. For me, it is rewarding to work with individuals who express so much courage in overcoming a difficult diagnosis. It is very rare that a patient comes alone to an appointment. Usually they have a spouse, son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a mother or father accompanying them. I spend a lot of time answering family member’s questions, who often provide a significant amount of care and support for their loved one. My job is to help educate both the patient and the family and to formulate a plan by which we can provide comprehensive care for all of the patient’s needs.
Dr. Kelsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kelsey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center
I am a radiation oncologist and have been practicing in the Triangle area since 1988. I treat all types of cancer, and I work closely with medical oncologists and surgeons to provide personal care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and guiding them through their radiation treatments. Dr. Sailer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Leonard Prosnitz is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Prosnitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL).
Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
I specialize in gynecological radiation oncology but also treat patients with cancer of the breast, brain and central nervous system among others. I also have a special clinical interest in brachytherapy, when radiation is delivered directly to the target internally. Duke is a world leader in treating gynecological cancers with all forms of treatment. I have the privilege of collaborating with many other specialists in gynecologic surgery, chemotherapy and pathology. We have built a state of the art gynecologic cancer program in radiation therapy with a dedicated brachytherapy suite with built-in anesthesia monitoring, imaging to allow for the most complex and pinpoint treatments to treat tumors, while sparing all normal tissue. My mother was a radiation oncologist. Growing up, her dedication to her patients inspired me. She developed truly, caring relationships and touched the lives of so many people over the decades of her practice. My wife, my two children and I currently live in Durham and have been happy members of the Duke community since 2005. Outside of medicine, I spend as much time with them as I can. Dr. Chino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Kelsey isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Lymphomatoid PapulosisDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
- MesotheliomaDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Kelsey isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Kelsey isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Kelsey isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Kelsey isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MelanomaDr. Kelsey isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Kelsey isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL)