Christopher R. Kelsey
Distinguished in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Distinguished in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
2400 Pratt St, 
Durham, NC 

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). 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 8 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Graduate Institution
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, 2002
Residency
Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Blood Cancer Center
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
Other Locations
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
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.

Mesothelioma

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.


36 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: B-Cell Lymphomas 3.2025.
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