Kelly J. Lafaro
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Kelly Lafaro, MD, MPH, is a general surgeon with a specialty in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and hepatobiliary surgery. She is part of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Lafaro earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her fellowship in complex general surgical oncology was completed at City of Hope National Medical Center. Dr. Lafaro’s expertise includes pancreatic adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, minimally invasive pancreatic and liver surgeries, and colorectal liver metastases. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Lafaro is published in the field of liver and pancreatic cancer. She is interested in the improvement of surgical and post-surgical outcomes.

Dr. Lafaro is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Tulane University School Of Medicine, MPH, 2010

Residency

New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, General Surgery, 2017

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

City of Hope, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro

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Is Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro specialize in?

While Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro accept my insurance?

Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-997-1508 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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