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Patrick Kelly, MD, Neurosurgery, Nashville, TN

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Neurosurgery Nashville, TN

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

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  • Office

    1161 21st Avenue South
    T-4224 Medical Center North
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Phone+1 615-322-6638

Summary

  • I am a neurosurgeon specializing in the care of patients with brain and skull base tumors at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. I completed fellowship training in cranial base surgery and neurosurgical oncology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. My clinical research interests are perioperative management and patient-reported outcome measures.

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Thomas Jefferson University HospitalNeurosurgical Oncology and Cranial Base Surgery, 2022 - 2023
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2015 - 2022
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMSc, Clinical Investigation, 2018 - 2019
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2015
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisBS, Biomedical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Eta Mu Beta Society, Dean's List (2007-2011), 2007 - 2011
  • Washington University
    Washington UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, Minors in Mathematics, Chemistry, Healthcare Management, Magna Cum Laude, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2022 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teaching and Leadership Award Vanderbilt Department of Neurosurgery, 2022
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2021
  • Dean’s List School of Engineering Washington University, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rear Admiral (Astronaut) Alan Shepard: Meniere's disease and the race to the moon  
    Menger, R., Kelly, P.D., Fernando, S., Wolf, M. E., & Martino, A, Journal of neurosurgery, 1/1/2019
  • Predicting Resident Performance from Preresidency Factors: A Systematic Review and Applicability to Neurosurgical Training  
    Zuckerman, S. L., Kelly, P. D., Dewan, M. C., Morone, P. J., Yengo-Kahn, A. M., Magarik, J. A., . . . Wellons, J. C., 3rd, World Neurosurg, 1/1/2018
  • Cost-effectiveness of cell saver in short-segment lumbar laminectomy and fusion (</=3 levels)  
    Kelly, P. D., Parker, S. L., Mendenhall, S. K., Bible, J. E., Sivasubramaniam, P., Shau, D. N., . . . Devin, C. J., Spine, 1/1/2015
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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Effect of Timing of Surgery in Pituitary Apoplexy on Continuously-Valued Visual Acuity
    Kelly, P.D., Fernando, S.J., Malenke, J.A., Chandra, R.K., Turner, J.H., Chambless, L.B., American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2019
  • Transplant Center Listing Volume, Waiting List Mortality, and Likelihood of Adult Cadaveric Organ Transplantation.
    Mukherjee, K., Feurer, I.D., Kelly, P.D., Geevarghese, S.K., World Transplant Congress, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Kelly, P.D., Mendenhall, S.K., Bible, J.E., Sivasubramaniam, P., Shau, D.N., McGirt, M.J., Devin, C.J., American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Research Collaboration Drives Skull-Base Tumor Advances
    Research Collaboration Drives Skull-Base Tumor AdvancesMay 7th, 2024
  • Tennessee Health Care Worker Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Recites All 50 States During Surgery
    Tennessee Health Care Worker Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Recites All 50 States During SurgeryFebruary 21st, 2024

Grant Support

  • Surgical Oncology Training GrantNational Cancer Institute2019–2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish