Amy S. Kehl, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The Doctors of Saint John's Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Amy S. Kehl
Dr. Kehl is a board-certified Rheumatologist. In addition to practicing general rheumatology, Dr. Kehl has expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Kehl was born and raised in Pasadena, California. She graduated with college honors and Phi Beta Kappa distinction from UCLA with a B.S. in Psychobiology and minors in Anthropology and Public Health. She attended medical school at University of California San Francisco, where she was a dean's research fellowship recipient. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at University of California San Diego. She completed her Rheumatology fellowship at University of California San Diego and Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where she was active in clinical research in the field of spondyloarthropathies, specifically examining the link between the microbiome, gut and arthritis. She started her career in academic medicine at UCLA, where she was a full-time clinician educator. She continues to be involved in medical education efforts for medical students, residents, and fellows. She then spent several years in the bay area practicing clinical Rheumatology before relocating back to Los Angeles. She has since been involved in clinical research trials in lupus and other rheumatic diseases.
Dr. Kehl believes in an evidenced based yet personalized approach to patient care and enjoys creating partnerships with her patients in order to provide an opportunity for them to share in the decision-making process. She believes in taking the time to get to know her patients to better understand their unique health priorities. The field of Rheumatology is very exciting and rapidly evolving with many new therapeutic advances and she aims to provide comprehensive and up to date information for her patients to help guide their treatment plans. She thrives on seeing her patients get better, and lead productive and active lives.
Dr. Kehl is board certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Kehl has expertise in treating and evaluating the following conditions: Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma, Seronegative spondylopathies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reactive arthritis, Inflammatory bowel disease related arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vasculitis, Osteoarthritis, Connective tissue diseases, Early intervention and novel therapeutics in autoimmune diseases, early intervention and novel therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus, treatment and prevention of gout, Inflammatory arthritis, Osteoporosis, autoinflammatory disorders, Polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, inflammatory myopathies, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Pseudogout - CPPD, joint aspirations, Intraarticular cortisone and hyaluronic joint injections, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound .
UC San Diego Internal Medicine
2013
UCSF Medical Center
2010
UC San Diego Rheumatology
2014
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207
Santa Monica, CA 90404
1301 20th Street, Suite 440
Santa Monica, CA 90404
In her free time, Dr. Kehl enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and two daughters, and cultivating life-long passions for dance and music.
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Thank you Dr. Kehl!
Providence Patient
I have seen dr amy kehl for several years and am very happy with the service she provides. She is professional and personable and I feel comfortable with her
Providence Patient
Dr. Amy Kehl is an exceptional physician - in fact I did refer a friend to her who has seen her and agrees with me, that is a wonderful doctor on all fronts. I appreciate the opportunity to let you know how good she is.
Providence Patient
Dr. Keul seems like a highly qualified, top notch rheumatologist. She was extremely attentive and informed. I am thankful she is a Providence physician to whom I can turn for expert and deeply caring health advice.
Providence Patient
Dr Kehl is very kind and thorough. My RA is well controlled and I appreciate Dr Kehl's great care.
Providence Patient
Dr kehl is one of the best doctors I have been to and I wish more were as attentive and caring as she is .
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