
Overview
Dr. R. Kate Kelley is a gastrointestinal oncologist who treats liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma; bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma); gastric cancer; esophageal cancer; anal, colon and rectal cancer; pancreatic cancer; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Kelley's research interests include developing clinical trials to identify new treatments for gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma and bile duct cancer. Kelley graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency at UCLA, where she was chief resident in internal medicine. She also completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Kelley received the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Merit Award in 2009 and the ASCO Young Investigator Award in 2010. She co-authored a chapter on digestive tract cancers in the textbook Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment.
Dr. Kelley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Gallbladder Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 248 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Dr. Kelley 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.
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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. R K. Kelley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. R K. Kelley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. R K. Kelley by calling their office at 415-353-9888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. R K. Kelley a top-rated expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. R K. Kelley is classified as an Elite expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct 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. R K. Kelley specialize in?
While Dr. R K. Kelley is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. R K. Kelley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. R K. Kelley has published 248 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). You can view a list of Dr. R K. Kelley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. R K. Kelley accept my insurance?
Dr. R K. Kelley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Elite
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Liver CancerDr. Kelley isElite. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Kelley isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Kelley isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
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- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Kelley isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Kelley isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.


