Biographical summary
Kelly Bruce, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.O.G., is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist who specializes in the surgical treatment of patients with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Bruce is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical expertise includes traditional open surgery as well as minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery. Conditions treated are:
- New and recurrent gynecologic cancers (ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar)
- Large or potentially cancerous pelvic masses
- Cancer risk reduction for genetic mutation carriers
- Bowel obstructions related to gynecologic cancers
- Lower genital tract conditions including dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, and vulvar Paget's disease
- Other obstetric and gynecologic concerns as part of a multidisciplinary team (placenta accreta spectrum, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, etc)
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Bruce is active in research and education. She has a master's degree in clinical research with a thesis focused on multidisciplinary management of vulvar Paget's disease. Her research interests include surgical innovation and quality, cancer prevention and screening, and health disparities. She serves as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows.
Interests
- Ovarian cancer surgery
- Cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer
- Vulvar cancer and vulvar Paget's disease
- Fertility preservation
- Surgical innovation
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2025
FellowshipMayo Clinic, Gynecologic Oncology
- 2024
Master in Biomedical SciencesMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- 2021
ResidencyKaiser Permanente, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2017
MD - Path of Distinction in Public HealthUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2012
BA - Biological ChemistryGrinnell College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2022
Tampa's Top Doctors 2022Tampa Magazine
- 2021
Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics & Gynecology (SASGOG) Resident AwardKaiser Permanente Santa Clara OB GYN Residency Program
- 2021
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Residency Program Award for Excellence in ObstetricsKaiser Permanente Santa Clara OB GYN Residency Program
- 2021
Resident Research AwardSan Francisco Gynecological Society
- 2020
Outstanding Medical Student Teaching AwardKaiser Permanente Santa Clara & Stanford School of Medicine
- 2020
Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Outstanding Resident AwardKaiser Permanente Santa Clara OB GYN Residency Program
- 2015
WMAA Student Leadership ScholarshipWisconsin Medical Alumni Association
- 2014
UW SMPH Great People ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2014
Prevention Innovations in Medical Education (PRIME) Scholarship University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2012
Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyGrinnell College
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2020 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Oncologists
- 2020 - present
MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications