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Kelsey E. McHugh, M.D.

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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Kelsey McHugh, M.D., is an anatomic and clinic pathologist with subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreatobiliary pathology as well as cytopathology. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in diagnosis of inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreatobiliary tract, and liver
  • Expertise in diagnosis of neoplastic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreatobiliary tract, and liver
  • Expertise in fine needle aspiration and exfoliative cytopathology

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. McHugh actively participates in research and education. She lectures nationally and internationally and is the author of more than 30 peer-reviewed medical and scientific manuscript publications as well as several book chapters.

  1. Colon cancer
  2. Gastrointestinal disorder
  3. Liver cancer
  4. Liver problems
  5. Liver tumor
  6. Pancreatic cancer
  7. Pancreatic cyst
  8. Pancreatic disorder
  9. Transplant rejection
  10. Transplant-associated infection
  1. Fine needle aspiration
  • Gastrointestinal pathology
  • Liver pathology
  • Pancreatobiliary pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Fine needle aspiration
  1. 2020
    Fellowship - Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, and PancreaticobiliaryPathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  2. 2019
    Fellowship - CytopathologyPathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  3. 2018
    Chief Resident - Clinical PathologyPathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  4. 2018
    Residency - Anatomic and Clinical PathologyPathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  5. 2017
    Chief Resident - Anatomic PathologyPathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  6. 2014
    MDOhio State University College of Medicine
  7. 2010
    BS - ZoologyHonors Program, Miami University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    CytopathologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  2. 2018
    Anatomic & Clinical PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Outstanding Alumni AwardMiami University
  2. 2019
    Trainee Global Health Fellowship AwardAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology
  3. 2019
    Medical Mission Grant Award RecipientHouse Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic
  4. 2018
    Resident and Fellow Travel ScholarshipAmerican Society of Cytopathology Foundation
  5. 2018
    Recognition for Excellence in TeachingCleveland Clinic Educational Foundation
  6. 2017
    George C. Hoffman Resident Teaching AwardRobert J. Tomsich Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  7. 2017
    Recognition for Excellence in TeachingCleveland Clinic Educational Foundation
  8. 2017
    Medical Mission Grant Award RecipientHouse Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic
  9. 2017
    Resident Subspecialty Grant RecipientAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology
  10. 2016
    Winner, Best Resident/Fellow Poster Presentation53rd Annual Meeting, American Society of Dermatopathology
  11. 2016
    3rd Place, Annual Resident/Fellow Oral Abstract CompetitionCleveland Society of Pathologists
  12. 2011
    Outstanding Medical Student ResearchLandacre Research Honor Society
  13. 2011
    Roessler Medical Student Research Scholarship RecipientOhio State University
  14. 2010
    Female Scholar Athlete of the YearMiami University
  15. 2010
    Summa cum laude, Honors Program GraduateMiami University
  16. 2009
    Academic All-AmericanDivision I Cross Country, NCAA

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberPathologists Council, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  2. 2024 - present
    Associate Program DirectorGastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Fellowship, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2024 - present
    Expert Panel MemberGuideline Committee for HER2 Testing in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma, College of American Pathologists
  4. 2024 - present
    Committee ChairEducation and Training Task Force, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  5. 2023 - present
    Past PresidentBoard of Governors, Ohio Society of Pathologists
  6. 2023 - present
    MemberASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod Editorial Board, American Society of Cytopathology
  7. 2023 - present
    Delegate Member - ArizonaHouse of Delegates, College of American Pathologists
  8. 2023 - present
    Co-Medical DirectorHistology Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  9. 2023 - present
    Active MemberPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  10. 2021 - 2022
    Cytology CoordinatorCAP See, Test & Treat Award, Cleveland Clinic
  11. 2021 - 2023
    PresidentBoard of Governors, Ohio Society of Pathologists
  12. 2020 - present
    Active MemberHans Popper Hepatopathology Society
  13. 2020 - present
    Active MemberRodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society
  14. 2019 - 2021
    President ElectBoard of Governors, Ohio Society of Pathologists
  15. 2019 - 2020
    Junior Ad Hoc MemberProgram Directors Committee, American Society of Cytopathology
  16. 2018 - 2019
    Junior Ad Hoc MemberProduct Innovation Committee, American Society of Cytopathology
  17. 2017 - 2018
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Cleveland Clinic
  18. 2016 - 2017
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Anatomic Pathology, Cleveland Clinic
  19. 2015 - 2019
    Resident RepresentativeBoard of Governors, Ohio Society of Pathologists
  20. 2015 - 2018
    Junior MemberFederal & State Affairs Committee, College of American Pathologists
  21. 2015 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Society of Cytopathology
  22. 2014 - present
    Active MemberOhio Society of Pathologists
  23. 2014 - present
    Active MemberCollege of American Pathologists
  24. 2013 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology
  25. 2013 - present
    Active MemberUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  26. 2011 - 2012
    Treasurer and Grant WriterSteering Committee, Columbus Free Clinic
  27. 2010 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications