

Dermatology
Kristen Kelly, MD
Chair, Department of Dermatology, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Professor of Dermatology and Surgery
Dr. Kristen M. Kelly, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, where she also serves as Professor of Dermatology and Surgery and a clinical researcher at the Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic. She earned her B.S. in psychobiology summa cum laude from UCLA, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, and her M.D. from UCLA. She completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach a
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Internship: St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach (Internal Medicine)
- Residency: UC Irvine (Dermatology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Uci Health-orange
Experience
30+ years in practice