Rosemary Frances Kelly MD

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

C. Walton and Richard C. Lillehei Professor Executive Vice Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery University of Minnesota

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420 Delaware Street SEDivision of Cardiothoracic SurgeryMinneapolis, MN 55455
Phone+1 612-624-9631

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Summary

Dr. Rosemary Kelly is a thoracic surgeon based in Minneapolis, MN, with subspecialties in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and cardiovascular surgery. She completed her residency in surgery at USC/LA General and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota. Her expertise includes coronary angiography, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Kelly has published multiple articles, including those on coronary revascularization and donor lung procurement. She is recognized as a Top Doc by Twin Cities Magazine, a Super Doctor from SuperDoctors.com, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Education & Training

University of MinnesotaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1996 - 1999
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1990 - 1995
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1990

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Certifications & Licensure

MN State Medical License 1995 - 2027
WI State Medical License 1995 - 1997
CA State Medical License 1991 - 1996
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doc Twin Cities Magazine
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Longer travel distances and ischemic times with ex vivo lung perfusion in the Composite Allocation Score era: A nationwide analysis.
Koray N Potel, Cole Myers, Sean H Nguyen, Emma Schaffer, Andrew Shaffer
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026-08-01
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy Facilitate the Comprehensive Management of a Large Pericardial Cyst.
Zachary German, Koray N Potel, Rebecca Sedivy, Mackenzie Mbai, Rosemary F Kelly
JACC. Case Reports. 2026-07-01
The changing landscape of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices in the new heart allocation system: A US nationwide analysis.
Koray N Potel, Sean Nguyen, Nolan McLaughlin, Emma Schaffer, Stephen J Huddleston
JTCVS Open. 2026-06-01