M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
2016, American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
2016, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
2013, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
2006, M.B., B. Ch., B.A.O. with honors, Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
2013-2016, Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, LAC/USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
2012-2013, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania
2010-2013, Residency, Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania
2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, South Pasadena and Arcadia, California
2016-2018, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
2012-2013, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania
2010-2013, Residency, Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania
“It’s truly a privilege to walk alongside patients on their path to healing,” says Kelly Yap, M.D., a medical oncologist and hematologist serving patients at City of Hope® locations in Arcadia and South Pasadena.
Dr. Yap is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of cancer care in the rapidly evolving field of medical oncology. She is enthusiastic about offering the latest personalized treatments, always aiming to find the right balance between effectiveness and quality of life. Building strong, supportive relationships with her patients is at the heart of her approach, as she helps them navigate the complexity of cancer care.
Dr. Yap earned her medical degree from Queen’s University of Belfast. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at York Hospital in Pennsylvania, where she served as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Southern California.
Before joining City of Hope, Dr. Yap was an assistant professor at Keck School of Medicine USC. She is board-certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine.