Kristen Kelly, MD

Kristen Kelly, MD
UC Irvine Health 1 Medical Plaza Drive Irvine, CA 92697
About

Kristen Kelly, MD

The Dermatology Center is located in Irvine California close to the 5 and 405 junction. It offers pediatric through adult skin evaluation and treatment.
Primary Specialty

Dermatologist

Education Dr. Kristen M. Kelly is a board certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor of dermatology and surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine). She attended the University of California, Los Angeles for both undergraduate studies and medical school. She then completed an internship in internal medicine followed by a residency in dermatology at UC Irvine. After residency, Dr. Kelly completed a fellowship in photomedicine and biomedical optics at the Beckman Laser Institute and then obtained an academic appointment in the departments of dermatology and surgery at UC Irvine. She is currently the Residency program director in dermatology. Her research has helped to 1) develop and optimize a wide range of current light based therapeutics; 2) evaluate and refine epidermal cooling methods; 3) explore the use of photodynamic therapy for cutaneous lesions, especially vascular birthmarks and 4) evaluate the role of angiogenesis in maintenance and development of cutaneous vascular birthmarks and the potential for targeting this process in therapeutics. Dr. Kelly lectures locally, nationally and internationally and has authored numerous scientific papers and book chapters on dermatologic topics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Orange County Dermatologic Society, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She has been recognized twice as an Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence.
Services Specialist in skin cancer, photo light therapy, and cosmetics dermatology, all give the patient a wide variety of available dermatologic options.

The Dermatology Center is a faculty practice of University of California Irvine (UCI). The mission is to Discover new advancements in health care, Heal patients and Teach doctors the latest advancements in skin care. Regardless of laser treatments for scar reduction, wrinkles or skin rejuvenation or if you have need for Vitiligo and Psoriasis treatment and or leg vein ablation; The Dermatology Center is your local skin expert.
Consumer Feedback
(5 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
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Recent Reviews
I love that they are always more than happy to answer my questions, and actually welcome questions. I've felt awkward at some other places I've visited when I've tried to ask a lot of questions, but not here. I'll definitely be going back. I didn't have a bad experience. They always dress so professionally here, the entire staff obviously makes an effort to look their best and maintain a very professional appearance.
by Greta Ray
November 01, 2011
Recent Polls
Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Did this doctor answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this doctor's office?
Yes
Did the environment feel well thought out with a holistic approach in mind?
Everything was well thought out for comfort and general well being. They took a wonderful holistic approach.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.6.18
November 04, 2014
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Immediately! They gave me a friendly greeting as soon as I walked in
Are you confident that this provider will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
Absolutely! I'm confident they will work hard to find the best solution for me
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Absolutely, It is the safest neighborhood around
Did this provider seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
Yes, they were informing me of new advancements that were extremely recent
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Only with clear directions
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.114.126
January 08, 2013
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