About
Dr. Kelly Phillips is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Georgetown University in 2012, where she studied science alongside doctor-patient and cross-cultural communication. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at Lancaster General Hospital, the top-ranked family medicine residency program in the United States. She completed her training in 2021.
Dr. Phillips holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. She recently earned a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, reflecting her commitment to preventive medicine and healthy living. Dr. Phillips values both the science and the art of medicine. She cares for each patient as a whole person, not simply as a collection of conditions. She practices alongside her father, her greatest role model in medicine, and describes her office as a family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Georgetown University, Washington DC, Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics, 2012
Medical School
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Doctorate of Medicine 2018
Residency
Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, 2019-2021
Additional Training
Internship, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, 2018-2019; Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition
Certifications
Who is Dr. Phillips right for?
Dr. Phillips is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on prevention and whole-person care. Patients interested in plant-based nutrition and healthy living will find her expertise particularly relevant. She works well with patients managing chronic conditions like high cholesterol, hypertension, or type 2 diabetes. Anyone who values a long-term, relationship-driven approach to primary care will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Phillips focuses on family medicine and preventive care. She treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her whole-person approach means she addresses lifestyle factors alongside clinical concerns. She also brings specialized knowledge in plant-based nutrition to her patient care.
Yes, Dr. Phillips holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Phillips earned her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. The program ranks as the top family medicine residency program in the United States.
Dr. Phillips approaches each patient as a whole person, not just the illness they present with. She takes time to listen and focuses on prevention as a cornerstone of good health. She values both the scientific and relational sides of medicine equally.
Yes, Dr. Phillips holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. She integrates nutritional guidance into her preventive care approach and encourages healthy living as part of long-term wellness.
Dr. Phillips studied Linguistics at Georgetown University, where she focused on science, doctor-patient communication, and cross-cultural communication. That training shapes how she listens to patients and communicates across diverse backgrounds.
Yes. Dr. Phillips is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the core benefits of her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Yes, Dr. Phillips holds a hospital affiliation with Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She trained there for both her internship and her residency and maintains that affiliation today.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026