About Kathleen McKillip MD, FAAP

Kathleen McKillip, MD, FAAP a Nebraska native, is a board certified internist, pediatrician, and palliative specialist. She trained at both Creighton University and Nebraska Medicine and completed her fellowship at UAB, a national Palliative Care Leadership Center. Dr. McKillip describes palliative care as a “strategic planning support team” for patients facing and living with every stage of complex illness. She takes an individualized approach to navigating the illness experience with her patients and colleagues. She is a published author and poet and strongly believes in the impact of the humanities on experiencing health, illness, and well being.

She enjoys playing piano, photography, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her spouse, two children, and 70 lb. lap dog.

Experience

• Medical Degree:
  University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Dual Residency:
  University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Fellowship:
  University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Associations/Awards/Appointments:
  Member, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
  Former President, AAHPM Early Career Interest Group
  Board member, Josie Harper Hospice House
  Faculty, Creighton University and University of Nebraska Medical Center

Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

• 2026-08-06
  Listened and tried best to make sure I am getting what is needed.
• 2026-07-17
  I had a great cancer treatment team. I was diagnosed in August and was cancer free by January.
• 2026-07-23
• 2026-06-27
  Thorough and thoughtful
• 2026-06-16
  Lisa was so very helpful. I appreciate that. Thoroughly went over risks and what might be rewards with the pain pill I am taking.
• 2026-06-17
  I love the care I receive
• 2026-06-17
  Dr. McKilip is so good at listening and problem solving issues of all sorts. Makes me feel heard and seen.
• 2026-06-18
  The way everyone works together and keeps communicating open. Treats people with respect and kindness.
• 2026-05-21
  Efficient and helpful
• 2026-05-05
  Very knowledgeable and patient aware
• 2026-02-12
  Knowledgeable about my cancer
• 2026-01-27
  Physician was very empathetic. She listened intently and waited for a full discussion before her recommendation.