About Me
I’m an otolaryngology – head and neck surgeon specializing in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery. This field is especially interesting to me because in recent years, we’ve been able to offer much more minimally invasive options for patients with complex medical problems. It gives me a lot of satisfaction when I can tell a patient that the entire operation can take place through their nose, therefore avoiding scars on their face.
I was drawn to otolaryngology because I’m passionate about helping my patients better interact with the world around them. I love coming to work every day knowing I have the opportunity to improve someone’s quality of life.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a special place to work because of its collaborative, patient-centered culture, its focus on academic medicine and its commitment to research. Working here provides me with the opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students, in addition to focusing and evolving my research efforts on inflammatory sinonasal diseases.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside. I especially love hiking and kayaking.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Encephalocele
- Subdural Effusion
- Nasal Septum
- Frontal Sinus
- Nosebleed
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Perforation
- Rhinitis
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Frontal Sinusitis
- Meningocele
- Papilloma, Inverted
- Mucocele
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Skull Base Tumors
- Sinusitis
- Nasal Obstruction
- Pituitary Tumor
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
- Nose Cancers
- Paranasal Sinus Diseases
- Otolaryngology
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY
9/7/2010 - 5/15/2015
Internship
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2020
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
12/15/2021
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
194 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Kelly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Address my problems
Dr was so good to me she used her lunch to work me in
All good
Expressed no concern or care about my nose constantly bleeding or my issues with being able to breath that I stated to Doctor Kelly..
Dr Kelly is very caring, gentle touch and overall amazing! While my nasal poylp surgery was frightening, I knew I made the best choice with Dr Kelly.
Outstanding in every way. Does everything extremely well, from friendly interactions, to listening, to knowledge and judgement, to clear explanations. Excellent at answering questions. Entirely trustworthy. Couldn't be better.
Good
I was impressed that the doctor took the time to ask questions, listen and engage in conversation. I did not feel rushed and I felt like she cared about treating my concerns.
Very, very pleased and grateful. All you want in an ENT doctor. Expert, thorough, thoughtful, very responsive and kind.
Dr. Kelly is very nice and she has no problem answering any questions you may have so you can understand what is going on with your body.
I have received nothing but excellent care. I'm very grateful for Dr. Kelly
Dr. Kelly was caring and concerned
Dr. Kelly is always fantastic. She is kind and knowledgeable. I had a concern not related to the reason for visit and she took the time to address that concern in the same visit as well.
First visit- good experience
I really like Dr Kelly. I feel confident in her skills as a physician. I come with my list of questions,, and she answers them respectfully and to my satisfaction. She has very good people skills, which is important to me.
Dr Kelly answers all my questions thoroughly and in language I understand; she seems to know the best course of treatment and explains it carefully
Dr.Kelly has always shown care & concern towards me when I have been seen by her.Her expertise and knowledge concerning my health issues is very welcoming, it definitely puts me at ease!! And my trust In her continues to grow.
Very good care by Dr.Kelly
Dr. Kelly has to be one of the very best doctors. She's always on point and picks up on the smallest issues. She is able to explain problems in terms you can understand. She has been there for me every step of the way over the past 2 years. She's helped answer questions and me navigate my way through my health problems.
She's a really nice lady and very thorough
Very satisfied
She listened to and reiterated my concerns.
Good experience
She is very good
Very good good
My care provider was great! She works very hard and puts her patients first.
Dr Kelly is always very kind and helpful
Professional, experienced, helpful, answered my questions
Very caring
Dr. Kelly has been amazing! She was able to get to the root of my issues after several doctors could not figure it out. She has a great bedside manner and is a careful listener.
Great bedside manner.
I was very pleased with Dr. Kelly's expertise, professionalism, and kindness! This was my first visit with her. My entire visit was less than an hour! Amazing!
Caring and knowledgeable
Thorough, effective, "on top of the issue", Honest, responsive
Dr. Kelly has an excellent manner for treating her patient, very caring.
Outstanding personality, compassion, concern, helpful, empathetic.
Excellent, knowledgeable
Friendly and Professional
The doctor listened to all my concerns and addressed them in a way I could understand.
Always a positive experience at OSU.
She is very good & I would recommend her to other people -
Very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, thorough in explanations, patiently answered my questions.
The procedure was extremely painful
Always caring and concern about your health needs.
She is the best and an excellent model for her profession
Knows her job. Feel safe and caring. Wants to help me get better. First relief in 40 years. Dr. Kelly is great.
Dr. Kelly is amazing. She treats me with respect. She listens and really wants to help, but it also cautious. I cannot say the same thing about other providers I've seen at this same audience.
Dr. Kelly is a kind and awesome dr. Always has taken care of me with professionalism and respect.
Explained my prognosis.
Excellent, so nice, so caring, wonderful doctor, can't thank her enough. Calmed my worst fears, educated me about possible thing it could be. One of the best doctors I have ever went to.
I have no negative things to share. She was kind and listened. I have only met her once so I don't have enough experience with her yet to have a whole opinion.
Dr. Kelly is an outstanding doctor. She is caring and helpful. Answers questions and fully explained procedures excellent, excellent person and dr.
Dr. Kathleen Kelly, was excellent, she was very thorough, explained the video images, answered all concerning issues. Please extend my humble appreciation to Dr. Kelly for her service, assisting me with my surgery & health care.
Professional & relaxed; concerned; thorough.
Dr. Kathleen Kelly is excellent, she listens, understands, is best ENT I've had and has recommended a plan to improve my overall health that no other ENT has provided since I've had sinus surgery in 2005 and have had ongoing sinus infections that are under good management at this time.
She (Dr. Kelly) is hands down the best. Clearly incredibly intelligent, so much so that she can explain confusing and important health concerns in a way that people can understand and remember. She not only explained things verbally but also used visual aids to help me understand the situation with my nose and sinuses. She is incredible, do what you can to keep her! I will be going to her exclusively and recommending her to others.
Dr. Kelly is one of a kind. She checks everything and gives a course of action. She explains thing in terms I can understand. She always answers my MyChart questions same day. She is thorough in her exam & explanation.
Listen to me and tried to figure out to the of there knowledge
Was all good
Dr. Kelly is superb. She explains what she is doing & why.
Gave me answers
I felt like the doctor understood my medical history and was knowledgeable about the condition (which is somewhat rare) and the type of surgeries I'd had in the past. She was able to provide me with new information I didn't have even after 20 years of having received care for the issue. I left feeling in good hands and optimistic about the future course of my treatment.
Very very good experience overall.
Very very good.
She was excellent!
It was all good.
Very informative let me know all the steps of my procedure.
First visit: She listened to my problem, did what she could to help me understand, performed a procedure, explained result, recommended treatment & continued contact.
Came to see me prior to surgery, talked to my wife to update her after surgery. Compassionate and very informative.
She is very caring.
Dr. Kelly is very knowledgeable & explained my condition fully . She is attentive & answers all questions. I would not want to go to another sinus surgeon other then her.
Dr. Kelly, on the first time visit, was professional yet friendly. Could tell she'd read my chart records.
Dr Kelly provides excellent care and offers great descriptions of my health issues. She has made me feel extremely comfortable as my physician for a difficult issue.