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Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2017 through 2025

Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery

Cancer care

Thyroid surgery

Thyroid and parathyroid cancer care

Rachel Kelz, MD

<span itemprop="ratingCount">137</span> Ratings, 76 Comments

knowledgeable and personable. took her time with me

this was my second time seeing dr kelz. i feel very secure with her and the decision we make for my health.

my provider, dr. kelz, was very helpful and informative.

dr. kelz is easy to talk with. she explains your situation well, and what needs to be done. it is obvious that dr. kelz knows her business well.

dr kelz was great. she was knowledgeable, personable and caring.

dr. kelz thoroughness and competence during our conversation.

dr. kelz is always very helpful. she has a great personality and explains info in layman's terms.

dr kelz has been amazing since day one. compassionate, kind, clear, and helpful. she assured us and made us feel cared for. she was a great listener too.

knowledgeable, kind, receptive, informative

dr. kelz is thoughtful and thorough in explaining surgery.

her reputation as the best but also her personal demeanor

dr. kelz is very knowledgeable and an expert in the field of parathyroid surgery.

she was great and explained everything in a simpler form that i could understand

dr. kelz provided informative description about my parathyroid condition and upcoming treatment. she was attentive to questions, providing clear answers to questions.

she was great, informative, down-to-earth, but i would have liked written instructions for next steps.

she was very friendly and had a good sense of humor keeping a light mood even for what the circumstances were

dr kelz has a nice patient manner and explains things well. asks if you have any questions about what she's shared.

i received a number of very positive recommendations from various physicians regarding dr. kelz. i was satisfied with our initial meeting and have a high level of trust with upcoming care.

thoughtful meeting in which a plan was made moving forward

she is highly recommended to those with endocrine problems.

she is very knowledgeable and professional.

i didn't receive a diagnosis or much of a plan of action. everything is still very much in the air and i just feel lost in my situation and still waiting to find out what next steps will possibly be

i love dr. kelz. she's so intelligent but also has a wonderful bedside manner. she explains everything patiently and kindly. i wish she could continue to be my doctor moving forward.

dr. kelz was patient, listened to me, answered questions.

dr. kelz is not just a surgeon; she is a compassionate healer who excels in her field. from the moment i met her at my pre-op consultation, i knew i was in excellent hands. she took the time to listen to my concerns, patiently explaining the procedure and addressing all my questions with clarity and empathy. on the day of my partial thyroidectomy, dr. kelz once again demonstrated her exceptional care. before the surgery, she personally spoke with me, ensuring i felt calm and informed about what to expect. her reassuring words truly put me at ease during what could have been a stressful moment. the surgery itself went flawlessly, thanks to dr. kelz's expertise and precision. her dedication to her patients is evident in every aspect of her practice. i cannot recommend dr. kelz highly enough. her professionalism, coupled with her genuine concern for her patients' well-being, sets her apart. if you're looking for a surgeon who combines skill with compassion, dr. kelz is undoubtedly the best choice.

dr. kelz is smart, experienced, thorough and treats the patient as a whole. and there are clear follow-up actions.

dr kelz is definitely someone i would refer.

dr kelz exceeded my expectations. she is very knowledgeable.

excellent bedside manners... very thorough

dr. kelz is an exceptional provider who cares about her patients

she made me good about what to expect from the surgery.

dr kelz is easy going and knows what she's doing.

very friendly, professional made me feel comfortable.

i felt the doctor was very knowledgeable and explaining everything to me

dr. kelz was fantastic and never made me feel rushed. she answered my questions and took her time with me.

created a confidence in procedures coming

being able to discuss the issues openly and able to accommodate patient's needs.

she was very nice and understanding of my issues

i was just so satisfied with the dr. no rushing me out just very concern

dr kelz is very friendly and professional

dr. kelz is a humanitarian, then a doctor. i'm so blessed that she's my surgeon.

personable, patient-centric, willing to make the consult a discussion.

dr. kelz's bedside manner is very good and she took the time to answer my questions and explain everything to me.

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