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R. Kate Kelley
5.0 out of 5 (117)
R. Kate Kelley

R. Kate Kelley, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 353-9888
5.0 out of 5 (117)
Virtual visits available
5.0 out of 5 (117)
Virtual visits available
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 353-9888

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Medical Oncology & Hematology

  • Residencies

    UCLA, Internal Medicine

  • Internship

    UCLA, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, UCLA

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"We work to achieve beyond expectations, for every patient and every cancer."

Meet Dr. Kelley

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    117 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 29, 2025
    Dr. Kelley is an outstanding doctor and a caring, considerate, and friendly human being.
    Aug 12, 2025
    Excellent doctor and very knowledgeable.
    Jul 02, 2025
    The doctor was outstanding. She insured that I understood this situation and explain it to me very well and was able to show me on the CT scans.
    Jun 21, 2025
    Excellent discussion and answers about my ongoing care.
    May 29, 2025
    Love Doctor Kelley
    Apr 12, 2025
    Dr Kelley is very knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful!! She provides detailed information and I trust her expertise and judgment!!
    Apr 11, 2025
    Kind, knowledgeable & easy to talk with
    Mar 12, 2025
    Dr Kelley is the best in her field.
    Mar 12, 2025
    Dr Kelly was very knowledgeable and interested in my case. I feel safer with her on my heath care team. It's understandable that she was late. It shows that she gives each patient the time they need. It would be helpful if there was a notification of how long the wait might be.
    Mar 06, 2025
    Will be happy to recommend Dr.Kelly for sure
    Dec 31, 2024
    Dr Robin Katie Kelley is a remarkable doctor who is both incredibly kind and dedicated and extraordinarily talented and good at her job. I would highly recommend her to anyone
    Dec 14, 2024
    All explanations were clear and easily understood.
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dr. Kelley had been amazing throughout my treatment.
    Dec 12, 2024
    Doctor kelly was much better than very good she was excellent and could not be better.
    Dec 04, 2024
    Well educated, experienced and knowledgeable, professional. I was seeking a second opinion and received the information I needed. I feel better prepared and encouraged by the information and established contact with Dr. Kelley and UCSF Health.
    Nov 20, 2024
    Dr. Kelley is the best doctor I have ever had.
    Nov 06, 2024
    Doctor Kelly is amazing doctor
    Sep 25, 2024
    Robin Kelley has provided excellent service.
    Jul 20, 2024
    I am very fortunate to have Robin Kate Kelley, MD as my oncologist. She is very knowledgeable and excellent in all of the categories above. She always listens and replies to my concerns, questions and has a positive attitude.
    Jul 16, 2024
    Dr. Robin Kelly is an empathetic and supportive physician! She listens and addresses all issues I bring up for discussion. She is kind and very professional. She never rushes through our meetings and my questions which demonstrates her respect for my condition and helping me live what I have left of my life with dignity and as much comfort as possible!
    Jul 13, 2024
    We had a very good experience with Doctor Kelly during the video visit. She was very detailed about explaining the disease and possible plan of care. She was attentive and patient answering our questions and never once she looked at her watch. It was reassuring and very informative. She also said to make a follow up if there will be any changes to her treatment plan and condition. We were trying to get a second opinion regarding her care plan of care that she is getting from our health care provider.
    Jun 24, 2024
    The Doctor was very thorough and knowledgeable about my health issues.
    Jun 21, 2024
    Dr. Kelly is knowledgeable, informative and compassionate
    Jun 19, 2024
    Dr Kelley is one in a million.
    May 22, 2024
    I am extremely fortunate that Dr. Kelley is my oncologist. She is very knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate. I have complete.confidence in her decisions and the fact that she frequently takes the results of my quarterly MRI to the Tumor Board for their opinions.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr Kelley is top notch.
    Dec 16, 2023
    Dr Kelly is by far the best!
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr. Kelley is excellent in providing information about my condition and proposed treatment.

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    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.

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