Dr. Rachel R. Kelz, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Surgery

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Dr. Rachel Kelz is a surgeon with nearly three decades of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Kelz brings 29 years of expertise to her practice and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kelz practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. She specializes in treating thyroid nodules, parathyroid disease, and goiter conditions. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients have given Dr. Kelz an average rating of 4.9 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care.

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4.9

15 Ratings
29 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Best Surgeon, caring, warm bedside manner helps you feel confident with the outcome . Explains everything very clearly and takes her time.

May 6th, 2016

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The best choice I ever made was to use Dr Kelz when I would out i had cancer. She is fantastic !!

November 29th, 2015

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could have not asked for a better doctor/ surgeon

April 9th, 2015

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Over the Holidays, I was refelcting on the recent year, my life. I thank God for Dr. Kelz!! I sincerely feel that by trusting Dr. Kelz, her Staff, and Penn medicine, I gave myself the God blessed opportunity to be properly diagnosed, and treated for my Thyroid Cancer. I can safely say my life has been getting better everyday. Thank you Dr. Kelz, Dr. Kim, and staff for helping me get my life back and doing better than ever! God Bless you all. Happy and healthy New year to all the staff and patients of Penn Med

December 31st, 2013

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Best surgeon one could hope to have. She did my total thyroidectomy and I would recommend her wholeheartedly. Kind, skilled, and puts your mind at ease given her expertise and excellent bedside manner.

January 17th, 2013

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Very very very very exceptional physician. Goes above and beyond and definitely goes the extra 10 miles to accommodate all my needs as a patient. When i had my thyroidectomy i had to see a lot of different specialists but She was definitely exceptional and i would 100% recommend her to anyone who's on the fence. One of a kind physician.

November 6th, 2012

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

3400 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 662-4000

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

51 N 39th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 662-8000


Dr. Rachel Rapaport Kelz, MD	Kaitlyn Gresko, PA-C	Dr. Jessica R. Barton, DO	Dr. Arthur J. Barnaby Jr, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.8 (4 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish			Speaks Russian, English
Philadelphia , PA	Langhorne , PA	Langhorne , PA	Philadelphia , PA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine		Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University of Bologna (Italy)
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Surgery

Adrenal Cortex Tumor (Adrenocortical Carcinoma)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Parathyroid Gland Cancer (Parathyroid Neoplasm)
Parathyroid Gland Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Rachel Kelz speak?: Dr. Rachel Kelz speaks English and Spanish.
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