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Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD

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(Dr. Tricia Kelly, MD)

(188 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Temple University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: breast reconstruction, breast cancer, breast surgery

240 Cetronia Road Suite 225 South
Allentown, PA 18104

(484) 503-4600

Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD is a general surgeon in Allentown, PA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network and ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

240 Cetronia Road Suite 225 South
Allentown, PA 18104

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1600 St. Luke's Boulevard 2nd Floor
Easton, PA 18045

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Some issues Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

In The News

“"Exercise is a critical component of overall wellness for all of us," says Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, a breast surgeon at St. Luke's.”—"Breast cancer care: Exercise and a healthy diet are good medicine", The Morning Call, September 2018

“"We don't take care of the patient in a bubble," said surgeon Tricia A. Kelly, MD, from St. Luke's University Health Network's Breast Cancer team.”—"Fight & Unite: Teaming Up to Beat a Tough Opponent", The Morning Call, July 2016

“Program presenters included Jane George, assistant vice president of government and community relations, St. Luke's University Health Network; Dr. Tricia Kelly, breast surgical oncologist, St....”—"Scene: St. Luke's Starlight fundraiser shines", The Morning Call, January 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery

breast surgery

excision

lymph node procedures

mastectomy for breast cancer

open lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD performed more breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, excision, lymph node procedures, mastectomy for breast cancer, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

deep lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD had a list price for deep lymph node biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

By Affordability:

lymph node biopsy

lymph node excision

open lymph node biopsy

surgical lymph node biopsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD performed more biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for lymph node biopsy, lymph node excision, open lymph node biopsy, and surgical lymph node biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
doctor visit	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
women's imaging	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2013 were breast procedures, excision, lymph node procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	49
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	240
excision	46
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
women's imaging	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2014 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	23
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	313
excision	37
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	75
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	406
excision	37
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
women's imaging	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	46
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2016 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	95
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	480
excision	45
lymph node procedures	42
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
women's imaging	70

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2017 were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	63
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	555
excision	42
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
women's imaging	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	11
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	29
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	584
excision	49
lymph node procedures	40
open surgery	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	35
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2019 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	45
cancer surgery	45
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	726
excision	82
lymph node procedures	74
open surgery	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2020 were breast procedures, excision, lymph node procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	81
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	724
excision	78
lymph node procedures	72
open surgery	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
women's imaging	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	12
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	32
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	52
cancer surgery	52
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	798
excision	94
lymph node procedures	89
open surgery	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	14
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	70
cancer surgery	46
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	656
excision	84
lymph node procedures	80
open surgery	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
women's imaging	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	33
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	2
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA were excision, breast procedures, lymph node procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

breast procedures	55
cancer surgery	33
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	514
excision	59
lymph node procedures	53
open surgery	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
women's imaging	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	357
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	25
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	59

Education & Training

Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Cooper University Hospital (2002)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 188 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,301 $1,301
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$498 AFINITOR $138	TASIGNA $120	VOTRIENT RCC $75	NON BRAND $47	JADENU $44	Other $75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$258 OPDIVO $139	SPRYCEL $49	ELIQUIS $43	YERVOY $27
Genentech USA, Inc.	$175 Alecensa $62	TARCEVA $32	Kadcyla $27	Herceptin $25	Gazyva $17	Other $12
EISAI INC.	$134 Halaven $99	ALOXI $35
Other	$821 JAKAFI $77	TAGRISSO $60	FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis $51	Gilotrif $48	Ixempra $44	Other $541

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,054
Travel and Lodging	$1,133

Biography

Dr. Tricia Kelly's specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She practices in Allentown, PA and Easton, PA. After completing medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Kelly performed her residency at Cooper University Hospital. In her practice, Dr. Kelly focuses on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients at her office in Allentown, PA.