Kathleen Kelly

Kathleen Kelly, MD

  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

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614-366-3687

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

  • Nosebleed
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Frontal Sinus
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Rhinitis
  • Nasal Septum
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Sinusitis
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
  • Nose Cancers
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Locations Where I Practice

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.

186 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.6 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

    The care provider is really exceptional in her approach to my treatment; I have great trust in her care: thoughtful, friendly, and also precise and great in communication.

  • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

    Dr Kelly takes time to listen and engage in meaningful and helpful conversation. She is relatable as a person and offers real life suggestions to help with recovery and symptoms. Dr Kelly makes sure I understand what she is communicating. Dr Kelly looks at me when speaking which is different from some other providers who only like to look at the computer. I have been very pleased with Dr Kelly!

  • Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

    Good experience

  • Reviewed on Feb 09, 2025

    She is very good at what she does

  • Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

    The doctor was very attentive and informative. She spent a long time with me and that was great.

  • Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

    I felt heard, not rushed, and felt like Dr. Kelly genuinely cared about this issue and wanted to help me fix it.

  • Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025

    She is very knowledgeable and caring taking time to give me excellent care.

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 09/30/2024, Dr. Kelly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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