Kelly Jeanne Lafaro, MD, MPH
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
4.9 of 5 stars
134 Ratings, 42 Reviews33 Insurances Accepted
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Background
Additional Academic Titles
Selected Publications
Honors
Locations
- JHH Kimmel Cancer Center Viragh
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Johns Hopkins General Surgery
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
City of Hope
Fellowship, 2019Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2017University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency, General Surgery, 2013Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2010Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Graduate School, MPH, 2010Board Certifications
Complex General Surgical Oncology
American Board of Surgery, 2020Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2017Insurance
- 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
134 Ratings, 42 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Expert, down to earth, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Dr Lafaro is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
Very nice took time to talk and listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
Absolutely proficient in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2023
Bright and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/4/2023
Dr. Lafarro was very helpful and informative. She gave me advice on my health problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/30/2023
She was knowledgeable and personal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/16/2023
Friendly, knowledeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/2/2023
Very professional, very detailed and in depth knowledge and care. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2023
Attentive to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2023
Very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
The Dr was exelent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/14/2023
Dr.Lafaro is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/30/2023
I like her a lot. she explained everything well to my knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Caring,knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/21/2023
Kind, good listener, answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2023
Easy to talk to, honest, respectful, and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/16/2023
Dr Lafaro is a very good doctor . She listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2023
Outstanding first impressions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2023
Very informative and extremely nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/26/2023
Very pleased with my initial visit the surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/10/2023
Very knowledgeable and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2023
Feel very comfortable with my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.