Board certified in internal medicine, Kelly Dodson, MD, MPH, is an onco-hospitalist specializing in the inpatient care of people with cancer. She practices primarily at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and Emory University Hospital, where she collaborates with oncologists, specialists and other members of the care team to manage complex medical conditions and coordinate care for hospitalized patients. She has extensive experience in hospital medicine and the management of patients with complex medical needs.
Dr. Dodson is an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Prior to joining Emory, she practiced hospital medicine at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center for more than 15 years. She previously served as an attending physician at Durham Regional Medical Center in the Duke University Health System, where she worked with Duke University medical students and residents to provide evidence-based medical care.
Dr. Dodson earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine residency at Duke University after beginning her residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She also holds a Master of Public Health in behavioral health and international health from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Dodson served as a health educator at Grady Memorial Hospital, where her work included patient education, health literacy and the development of educational materials. She also completed a public health internship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Immunization Program.
Titles & Roles
Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine
Education & Training
Education
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2025
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007
Duke University Hospital
Medical Education, MD, 2004
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
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