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M. Kelsey Baron
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 58 reviews )

M. Kelsey Baron, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Research North

Clinic 2D/E, BMT/Hematology
2000 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
  • Dr. Kelsey Baron is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. She specializes in treating patients with various types of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Her current research focuses on improving outcomes in patients with lymphoma through novel treatment approaches, advancing clinical trials, evaluating outcomes for patients treated with bispecific antibodies, and expanding access to care for people with HIV associated lymphomas. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency training and Hematology & Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart.

    For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 58 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 30, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Baron is highly gifted with expertise, warmth and kindness. She is patient and takes all the time needed to answer questions or explain things to us. She is truly superlative.

    October 27, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was a great doctor

    October 13, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Baron is very concerned about the patients health and also about you as a person.

    October 13, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was kind, caring and explained everything.

    October 05, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Baron is extremely thorough and kind. She listens to every question that I have and her answers are easy to understand. She is an outstanding physician !

    October 05, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    We love Dr Baron and her staff. She is a through, caring and experienced provider who cares for her patients and explains things with consideration for the patient.

    October 05, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I saw the PA who was outstanding.

    September 01, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    verry good

    August 17, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very caring and interested in you personally

  • Dr. Kelsey Baron is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. She specializes in treating patients with various types of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Her current research focuses on improving outcomes in patients with lymphoma through novel treatment approaches, advancing clinical trials, evaluating outcomes for patients treated with bispecific antibodies, and expanding access to care for people with HIV associated lymphomas. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency training and Hematology & Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute.

    To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart.

    For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Hematology & Oncology - Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Chief Fellow
    Fellowship Hematology & Oncology - Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences M.D.
    Undergraduate Advanced Spanish Study Abroad Program - La Universidad de Gran Rosario
    Undergraduate Spanish - Ohio State University, Honors College B.A.
    Undergraduate Biology - Ohio State University, Honors College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Brooks TR, Zabor EC, Bedelu Y, Yang X MD, Karimi YH, Nedved AN, Wang Y, Dave NK, Landsburg DJ, Baron K, Hu B, Trotier D, Pophali PA, Miller J PharmD, Grover NS, Reinert C, Major A, Schwarz T, Patel K, Salafian K MD, Ayers EC, Sundaram S, Brody JD, McKenna M, Tiger YKR, Sears-Smith M, Ghosh N, Peterson C DO, Khan C, Bliven SP MD, Narkhede M, Gibson A, Kline J, Munoz J, Garza Morales R, Ho C, Smith SD, Niu A MD, Hernandez-Ilizaliturri FJ, Chinyengetere F MDPhD, Dave SS, Abdel-Razeq N, Alhaj Moustafa M, Caimi P, Hill BT (2025). Real-world outcomes of patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma treated with epcoritamab or glofitamab. Blood. (Read full publication)
    2. Baron K, Anto E, Esther J, Vardell VA, Pappas L, Bock A, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Hu B, Shah HR (2025). Comparison of Real-World Outcomes in Patients with Follicular Lymphoma treated with BR vs RCHOP-like regimens . Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk, (0).
    3. Baron K, Anto E, Esther J, Vardell VA, Pappas L, Bock A, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Hu B, Shah HR (2025). Comparison of Real-World Outcomes in Patients With Follicular Lymphoma Treated With BR Versus RCHOP-Like Regimens. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. (Read full publication)
    4. Gociman S, Baron K, Hu B, Zussman J, Madigan LM (2022). Blistering Lesions Associated With Loncastuximab Tesirine. JAMA Dermatol, 158(7), 831-832. (Read full publication)
    5. Baron MK, Wang X, Nevala-Plagemann C, Moser JC, Haaland B, Garrido-Laguna I (2021). Survival Outcomes Based on Sequence of Therapy Using FOLFIRINOX and Nab-Paclitaxel + Gemcitabine in Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Pancreas, 50(6), 796-802. (Read full publication)
    6. Baron K, Moser JC, Patel S, Grossmann KF, Colonna SV, Hyngstrom JR (2020). Comparative effectiveness of second-line ipilimumab vs. nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab in patients with advanced melanoma who received frontline anti-PD-1 antibodies. J Oncol Pharm Pract, 27(3), 555-559. (Read full publication)
    7. Carlson SJ, Fleig A, Baron MK, Berg IA, Alber BE (2019). Barriers to 3-Hydroxypropionate-Dependent Growth of Rhodobacter sphaeroides by Distinct Disruptions of the Ethylmalonyl Coenzyme A Pathway. J Bacteriol, 201(4). (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Baron MK, Osborn JD, Tao R, Lee CJ (2019). Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation for mycosis fungoides/Sezary syndrome. [Letter to the editor]. Leuk Lymphoma, 61(1), 231-233. (Read full publication)