Oncology

Kari Kendra, M.D.

Chair, Melanoma Disease Specific Committee

Dublin, OH

Kari L. Kendra, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) in Columbus, Ohio, with a subspecialty focus on skin cancers, particularly melanoma. She serves as chair of the Melanoma Disease Specific Committee and holds the position of Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Kendra treats specific conditions including melanoma, hypothalamus cancer, and **metastatic respirat

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Rush Medical College (MD, 1990)
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Internal Medicine, 1993)
Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Medical Oncology and Hematology & Oncology, 1998)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

ImmunotherapyCancer SurvivorshipChemotherapyMelanoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Mercer County Community Hospital
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Ohio State University Hospital
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kendra treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kendra accept Aetna insurance?

Kari Kendra's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kendra practice?

Kari Kendra practices in Dublin, OH with hospital affiliations including Mercer County Community Hospital, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Ohio State University Hospital.

What does Dr. Kendra specialize in?

Kari Kendra is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Medical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Kendra been practicing?

Kari Kendra has 36+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Kendra's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Rush Medical College (MD, 1990); Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Internal Medicine, 1993); Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Medical Oncology and Hematology & Oncology, 1998).