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Kelly Mahuron,

M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

5 (86 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Education
Medical school:

Doctor of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

Residency:

General Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery
About Me

Kelly Mahuron, M.D., is a surgical oncologist and assistant clinical professor at City of Hope® in Duarte, California. She treats a variety of cancers, including skin cancer and melanoma, and is committed to bringing novel treatments like T cell therapies from the laboratory into her clinical practice. 

Along with caring for patients, Dr. Mahuron is a dedicated researcher. Her work centers on cellular therapy and immuno-oncology — using the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. She studies how immune cells called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes can help target cancer while working to develop tools that may help predict which therapies will work best for each patient. 

Dr. Mahuron earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, and completed her general surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. She continued specialized training with a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at City of Hope. Dr. Mahuron has published over 20 peer-reviewed publications, including first-author manuscripts in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, Cancer Research and JAMA Surgery.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Jul 29, 2026
5.0
"Dr Mahuron goes above and beyond anything I've experienced from other doctors."
Jul 22, 2026
5.0
"My neighbor needs the same surgery I just had and told him how wonderful my treatment was. COH is a fantastic place."
Jul 22, 2026
5.0
"I have already recommended the Dr."
Jul 15, 2026
5.0
"This Dr. Mahuron was outstanding. She had obviously looked over my medical history and knew why I was there. She was very thorough, asked questions to make certain my husband and I understood everything. She gave us options for my care. She was very personable and spent much time with me checking on my understanding and comfort level. She helped me to prioritize and emphasized the importance of family and time. She let me know our scheduled surgery time could be changed if needed. She told me her plan and included my medical Onco. Shortly after I left her office, she sent me a follow up on the conversation she had with my medical Onco which helped me to be able to finalize a plan. Before the day was over, she had written her clinical note so I could read. This was a very good experience!"
Jul 11, 2026
5.0
"Good"
Jul 11, 2026
5.0
"Good"
Jun 17, 2026
5.0
"Such a good televideo visit with dr Mahuron. All questions answered and such positive, relieved feelings afterward. Thankyou!"
Jun 3, 2026
5.0
"A very good experience."
May 8, 2026
5.0
"Excellent"
Apr 27, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Mahuron is very professional. She concerned about my health issue. She explained that my symptom does not need urgent repair and to message her if I have any questions."
Apr 17, 2026
5.0
"Beyond excellent"
Mar 15, 2026
5.0
"Very friendly"
Jan 31, 2026
5.0
"I am sooooo happy at City of Hope. [...]"
Jan 31, 2026
5.0
"Very happy with doctor. She was empathetic and took her time with me."
Jan 28, 2026
5.0
"The doctor has always been accessible and allows for understanding of my treatment"
Dec 23, 2025
5.0
"Dr Mahuron was very attentive and kind to me during our visits."
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"Clone this MD!"
Nov 17, 2025
5.0
"Best Doctor in the world"
Oct 29, 2025
5.0
"Concern and attentive"