About Me
I am a medical oncologist focusing on skin cancers and a professor of internal medicine. I also serve as chair of the Melanoma Disease Specific Committee. I’m the attending physician for in-patient and outpatient solid tumor services at the OSUCCC – James. I was rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation in 2016 and 2017 for patient satisfaction.
My clinical and research focus is treating patients with melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers, and other related skin cancers. Everyone’s cancer is unique so our approach is to look at the individual patient and the mutations within their tumors. We then decide which is the best therapy for the optimal long-term benefit.
We’ve made tremendous strides in treating the disease. Tumors can become resistant to the drugs we have so there are studies on how to prevent the development of this resistance. And we have studies on how to overcome the resistance in a patient who has already had taken the drug successfully but now has become resistant. Patients with Stage 4-melanoma typically had a six- to nine-month survival rate after diagnosis. Now with new drugs and trials, we’ve extended that.
I feel privileged to be part of entire The Ohio State University medical community, and I’m especially proud to contribute to the overall mission of The James: to provide cutting-edge research and superior personalized care to each and every one of our patients.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Uveal Cancers
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
- Melanoma, Amelanotic
- Melanoma, Experimental
- Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Carcinoma, Basosquamous
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
- Bowen's Disease
- Basal Cell Cancer
- Squamous Cell Cancer
- Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic
- Nevi and Melanomas
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Ocular
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancers
- Eye Cancers
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
RUSH PRESBYERIAN-St. Luke's MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1990
Internship
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1991
Residency
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1996
Fellowship
University of Rochester School of Medicine GME, Rochester, NY
7/1/1998 - 6/30/2001
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology
11/3/1999
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Medical Oncology
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.
291 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Kendra has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Kendra and her staff are exceptinal!
Very pleased with Dr.Kendra.She shows concern and takes her time with each patient.
Dr Kendra is a Saint, always answers all questions in detail. She is a true professional while addressing any of my concerns.
Dr Kendra was wonderful. She explained everything very carefully and answered all of our questions. She spent time with us and we left feeling good about our next steps.
Dr Kindra excellent
Dr Kendra is and exceptional physician. All the staff are great!
I'm very thankful to have Dr Kendra on my care team.
Dr. Kendra is the best!
Dr. Kendra is the best!
Dr. Kendra has been great every step of this journey for me. She takes the time needed with a visit and also with calls whenever I needed her.
I have been receiving treatment for over 6 years. I have always been given good info.
Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Kendra over the years.
Dr. Kendra is most professional.
No one is better than Dr. Kendra!
Dr. Kendra is very patient and informative. She explains so that you can understand and she is very thorough.
Dr. Kari Kendra is an excellent doctor.
I've trusted Dr. Kendra with my life for a number of years now and her care is extraordinary - -- I'm still here!
Everyone sat down with me, answered all my questions, provided additional information about my condition and treatment, went over lab work that was done earlier in the morning. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Kendra and the others and did not feel rushed.
Good
Dr. Kendra is an awesome provider.
Dr. Kendra is very caring and a good doctor.
Very blessed to have Dr. Kari Kendra! Very knowledgeable and has calm demeanor.
Dr. Kari Kendra is a wonderful doctor!
Dr. Kendra is the best! I wouldn't want anybody else!
Never in a hurry; always interested in answering questions
I love Dr. Kendra - she always answers all my questions.
Dr Kendra is a Saint. She is very professional while still being quite personable and caring. I cannot say enough good things about her.
Good.
I was very pleased.
Before follow-ups, during treatment, doctor didn't to my side effects from meds. Has made my uncomfortable with her abilities.
I've never left an appt. without all my questions answered.
I've never left an appt. without all my questions answered.
Dr. Kendra is an excellent doctor.
I'm in 11th mo. remission. First week of Sept. 8th anniversary. Original diagnosis then was 6 to 8 mo to live!! So I wait awhile sometimes. What does that matter when we all are getting the best of care!!!
I had a lot of questions because starting a new treatment. Took time to answer all questions and explain how new medication and ______ works.
Dr. Kendra & her staff are EXCELLENT - concerned, explanatory, attentive, prompt & personable.
Dr. Kari Kendra was my /oncologist care provider. She spent enough time with me.
Treatment had already been competed. Dr. Kendra is a BRILLANT and CARING physician.
I am so thankful Dr. Kendra is my care provider!
I have every confidence in my doctor. She is excellent and keeps me informed of any new treatments on the market that might be more efficacious.
Dr. Kendra is a very caring individual.