Dermatology

Benjamin Kelley, M.D.

Director, Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology

Benjamin F. Kelley, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and Mohs micrographic surgery at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. As Director of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, he leads a high-volume practice handling thousands of skin cancer referrals annually, including over 400 melanoma cases per year. He treats complex skin cancers, melanoma, rare cutaneous tumors, and keratinocyte carcinomas, serving primarily adult patients w

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
Dermatopathology (American Board of Dermatology)
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center (MD, 2013)
Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Dermatology, 2017)
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Dermatopathology, 2018)
Fellowship: Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital (Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2019)

Years in Practice

13+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Mohs Micrographic SurgeryDermatopathology

Conditions & Treatments

DermatopathologySkin Cancer SurgeryBasal Cell CarcinomaMohs SurgerySkin Biopsy and PathologySkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Scripps Clinic

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Kelley treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kelley accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Benjamin Kelley's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kelley practice?

Benjamin Kelley practices in La Jolla, CA with hospital affiliations including Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

What does Dr. Kelley specialize in?

Benjamin Kelley is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatopathology.

How long has Dr. Kelley been practicing?

Benjamin Kelley has 13+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Kelley's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center (MD, 2013); Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Dermatology, 2017); Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Dermatopathology, 2018).