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R. Kate Kelley, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9888
Portrait of R. Kate Kelley
Portrait of R. Kate Kelley
ucsf logo

R. Kate Kelley, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9888

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About me

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.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology

Fellowship

  • Medical Oncology & Hematology, University of CA at San Francisco - Hema/Onc GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of California Los Angeles

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of California Los Angeles

Degree

  • MD, University of California Los Angeles

Locations

    My work

    Beating bile duct cancer after a second opinion

    Following a failed surgery for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer, Michael sought a second opinion at UCSF. He was successfully treated by Dr. Kelley and our surgical team.

    Reviews

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    132 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 29, 2025

      Provider was very thorough in explaining test results and plan going forward.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 9, 2025

      Dr. Kelley an excellent listener. She is a credit to your organization.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 26, 2025

      My visit with Dr. Kelley was excellent. She spent a long time understanding what I have already been through in my cancer journey. She explained all of the different treatment options still available to me. She made me feel great about my prospects for my life.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 8, 2025

      Dr. Kelley is great. She fully explained my blood work and our current plan to address my condition. I have total confidence in her ability to address and attack my cancer condition.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 28, 2025

      Dr. Kelley is an outstanding doctor and a caring, considerate, and friendly human being.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 11, 2025

      Excellent doctor and very knowledgeable.

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