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Kelly Jeanne Lafaro

Kelly Jeanne Lafaro, MD, MPH

Surgical Oncology

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

33 Insurances Accepted

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About

Primary Academic Title

Background

Additional Academic Titles

Selected Publications

Honors

Locations

  1. JHH Kimmel Cancer Center Viragh
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins General Surgery
      • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, 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

      134 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

        Bright and caring

        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 12/4/2023

        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

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

        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 6/16/2023

        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.