Kelly Lynn Harms, MD, PhD
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Dr. Kelly Harms, MD, PhD, is a faculty member in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan and the director of our Multi-disciplinary Cutaneous Oncology clinic. She provides patient care in our Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology clinical programs, including the Mohs surgery clinic and multidisciplinary melanoma and cutaneous oncology clinics located within the U-M Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Harms is a board-certified dermatologist and ACGME Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon, with specialized training and expertise in treating high-risk skin cancer.
Dr. Harms joined the Dermatology faculty in 2014, upon completing her ACGME procedural dermatology fellowship, with advanced training in melanoma and cutaneous surgery and oncology at the Rogel Cancer Center. Her clinical work is focused on Mohs surgery and associated reconstruction, as well as the complex management of patients seen within our Multidisciplinary Melanoma and Merkel Cell Programs.
Dr. Harms received her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and her Ph.D. degree from the Medical Scientist Training Program in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her internship in the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Hospitals. She completed her dermatology residency, post-doctoral research training, and procedural dermatology fellowship in the Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School. Her clinical research is focused on skin cancer biology and epidemiology, and therapy.
Areas of Practice
Cutaneous surgery and oncology: skin cancer, Mohs surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, merkel cell carcinoma, rare skin cancers
Locations
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U of M Dermatology Clinic 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Spc 5000
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
skin cancer biology and epidemiology, therapy, and education
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Patient Comments
May 6, 2026 - "Dr Harms was great"
April 25, 2026 - "Dr. Harms is amazing. I completely trust her. She did an excellent job on my [...] surgery."
April 15, 2026 - "[...] was super thorough as was Dr.Kelly Lynn Harms. I hope to never go back,but if I do, I'd feel completely secure with their opinion and procedures."
March 27, 2026 - "Dr. Harms was very concerned about my problem and explained the problems I had and included me in the process and the decisions she made. She explained the options, risks and benefits of all her treatments. She and [...] were very considerate of the care they provided for me."
March 12, 2026 - "Dr. Harms is outstanding."
March 6, 2026 - "Dr. Harms explained all the steps associated the surgery I was having. She was very efficient and thorough with the procedure. I had zero pain during the procedure."
February 26, 2026 - "Dr Kelly Harms is an expert in Dermatological concerns. She has been great for the past [...] years."
February 12, 2026 - "Dr Harms performed a previous [...] surgery for me. I asked for her when I needed an additional surgery. She is excellent."
February 12, 2026 - "Dr. Harms was thorough with her explanation and answered questions I had. I was comfortable throughout the procedure."
February 6, 2026 - "I know Dr. Harms is busy but she took the time to explain the procedure and answer any questions I had."
