Gregory Peter Kalemkerian, MD
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About
Dr. Kalemkerian completed his medical education and training at Northwestern University and Johns Hopkins Oncology Center. From 1993-1999, he was a physician-scientist at Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. Since 1999, he has been on faculty in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Michigan, where he currently serves as the Associate Division Chief for Faculty Development and Education and the Associate Director of the Hem/Onc Fellowship Program.
In addition to his work at UM, Dr. Kalemkerian has served on and led numerous grant review sections, editorial boards, and committees of national and international professional societies. He is a former chair of the NCCN Small Cell Lung Cancer Guideline Panel and the ASCO Scientific Program Committee’s Metastatic NSCLC and Professional Development and Education Tracks.
Dr. Kalemkerian’s clinical interest is the care of people with lung cancer, thymic tumors, and mesothelioma, and his academic research interest is clinical and translational trials for thoracic cancers. His honors include the receipt of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Excellence in Teaching Award, the University of Michigan Outstanding Clinician Award, and Fellow of ASCO recognition. He has given over 230 invited lectures, authored more than 200 research articles, reviews, commentaries and book chapters, and edited two books on lung cancer.
Areas of Practice
Thoracic cancers: lung cancer, thymoma and thymic cancer, mesothelioma
Locations
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Thoracic Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception E
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5912Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Clinical trials for patients with lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymic tumors.
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
October 21, 2025 - "Dr. Kalemkerian is the absolute best!"
October 20, 2025 - "Dr. Kalemkerian is one of the best oncologist"
October 16, 2025 - "Dr Kalemkerian was wonderful. He listened, answered questions and was very pleasant & professional while doing so"
October 9, 2025 - "I feel Dr. Kalemkerian and I understand where I'm coming from and respects my feelings for life and am happy that he accepts this and will work with me to monitor my situation. I think this is very important for my mental health as well as physical and emotional,"
October 2, 2025 - "Dr. Kalemkerian is very professional, explains the problem thoroughly, is very committed, and looks for the best ways to help. I love his expertise. Thanks to his methods, I was cured, and I believe he will take care of me for the rest of my life. Thank you."
July 31, 2025 - "You could not get a better doctor than Dr. Kalemkerian he Is the best . Takes the time to explain everything and listens to your cares and concerns . Since my first visit I have felt safe I totally trust all his decisions he has really helped me . I feel so much better after he started my treatment . I know I'am very lucky and happy to have him for my doctor!"
June 26, 2025 - "Dr Kalemkerian is excellent. [...] He is the best. The absolute best."
June 25, 2025 - "Can not ask for a better doctor at Michigan Medical than Dr. Kalemkerian!!!!"
June 25, 2025 - "He saved my life! [...] Dr. Kalemkerian changed the [...], called my local docs in [...] and called me on the way home. [...]. [...].Dr. K knew modern treatments that were better. I am living an active great life now [...] years later. Some docs told me to let it take me. Dr. K Is a treasure that you need to appreciate!"
May 22, 2025 - "Doc. Kalemkerian always takes time to explain my issues and give me advice on the best practices to help me and stay healthy I think he's fantastic"
