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Kelly Jeanne Lafaro

Kelly Jeanne Lafaro, MD, MPH

Surgical Oncology

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty

33 Insurances Accepted

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About

Primary Academic Title

Background

Additional Academic Titles

Selected Publications

Locations

  1. Viragh Pharmacy
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    City of Hope

    Fellowship, 2019

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    Residency, General Surgery, 2017

    University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

    Residency, General Surgery, 2013

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2010

    Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

    Graduate School, MPH, 2010

    Board Certifications

    Complex General Surgical Oncology

    American Board of Surgery, 2020

    Surgery

    American Board of Surgery, 2017

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup District of Columbia
    • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
    • Beech Street
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • Evernorth Behavioral Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • JAI Medical Systems
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • KeyCare
    • Maryland Physicians Care
    • Medicaid DC
    • Medicaid Maryland
    • Medicare DC
    • Medicare Maryland
    • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
    • South Central Preferred (SCP)
    • Superior Vision
    • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
    • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

    Reviews

    4.9 of 5 stars

    135 Ratings, 42 Reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2024

      Expert, down to earth, thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2024

      She was excellent in explaining and showing me the CT scan of the pancreas and cysts.This is the first time they provider has gone into such detail. It was very reassuring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2024

      Acts concerned about my welfare. Easy to talk to. I have respect for her knowledge and skill

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2024

      Dr Lafaro is the best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2024

      Very nice took time to talk and listen.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2024

      Dr. Lafaro has been superb through all the steps in my whipple procedure. I continue to improve daily.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2024

      Absolutely proficient in every way

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2023

      Well prepared having read and digested all recent reports by other providers. Sensitive to concerns of my family and me about post-op recovery. Encouraging about my preparations for pancreatic surgery and my need for feedback about tests and procedures that are prescribed. The doctor is respectful of my views and needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2023

      Bright and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2023

      Dr. Lafarro was very helpful and informative. She gave me advice on my health problems.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2023

      My wife and I appreciate Dr. Kelly Lafaro's knowledge, experience and candor for piloting us through managing my pancreas cyst diagnosis and future evaluations. We trust her care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2023

      She was knowledgeable and personal

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      Dr LaFaro has my utmost confidence snd trust. I feel very fortunate to be under her care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      Friendly, knowledeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2023

      Dr. Lafaro was professional and caring. Listened to me and was courteous about my whole health situation. Answered my questions and took time with me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2023

      Very professional, very detailed and in depth knowledge and care. Thank you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2023

      Attentive to my needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2023

      Very good!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2023

      Ddr. Lafaro and her staff are always pleasant and helpful. The nurses are available to answer questions and Dr. Lafaro is attentive during the video visits and readily answers questions I may have.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2023

      Professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2023

      Dr Lafaro is kind, caring and exceptional doctor/surgeon who has performed surgery on me before. I trust her and feel blessed to have her taking care of me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2023

      The Dr was exelent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2023

      Thorough, professional, warm. Spent a lot of time with me and my medical history to come to a diagnosis.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2023

      Dr. Lafaro was thoroughly prepared, addressed all our questions, and provided a level of information previously omitted in a prior consultation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/14/2023

      Dr.Lafaro is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2023

      I would not want to go through any cancer diagnosis without Dr Lafaro on my team. I hope you know what an amazing Dr she is. She really cares about her patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2023

      I like her a lot. she explained everything well to my knowledge

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2023

      Caring,knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/23/2023

      Dr Lafaro has always been kind, caring and patient in all her dealings with me. She exhibits the finest qualities that one seeks in a medical professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2023

      Kind, good listener, answered all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2023

      Dr. Lafaro took the time I needed to explain things and answered my questions and calmed me down. She discussed short and long-term scenarios.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2023

      Easy to talk to, honest, respectful, and personable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/16/2023

      Dr Lafaro is a very good doctor . She listens to my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/15/2023

      Outstanding first impressions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2023

      Very informative and extremely nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2023

      Dr Lafaro has provided detailed answers to my many questions over the last 18 months. Is attentive and skillful at her profession.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2023

      Very pleased with my initial visit the surgeon

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2023

      I felt at ease talking with Dr. LaFaro & her staff. She was honest about my surgery & after care. She answered all of my questions & let me know that I could contact her with any questions or concerns. I feel confident in her abilities to complete my surgery & provide input during my recuperation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2023

      Dr Lafaro is always very professional and friendly. She appears to be sharing her honest clinical opinion and I trust her greatly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2023

      Very knowledgeable and personable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2023

      Feel very comfortable with my doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2023

      Seemed down to earth. Not arrogant. Explained what had to be done and why. Recovery time. Respectful of my concerns. Even arranged for biopsy to take place in DC area because I live here. I no longer have any family members to assist me. Pleasant personality. Gave me confidence.