C. Kelley Simpson, MD

Facility

• Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings and Grand Island

Specialty

• Radiation Oncology

C. Kelley Simpson, MD, is a radiation oncologist at the Morrison Cancer Center.

Dr. Simpson grew up in Ecuador and Mississippi. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Mississippi State University and his Medical Degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986.

He completed an internship in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. During that time, he became interested in radiation therapy after meeting with an expert in the field. Dr. Simpson then completed a residency in Radiation Oncology, and became Chief Resident, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver.

Dr. Simpson continued his work in radiation oncology in Colorado, focusing on stereotactic radiation therapy using the Cyberknife system for the last 12 years.

In 2020, Dr. Simpson came to the Morrison Cancer Center as a locums tenens physician, deciding to return when a full-time position became available.

“I liked the nice people and was impressed with the quality of the staff and the medical and administrative leadership.,” Dr. Simpson said.

Dr. Simpson said he is excited to work with new technologies, including looking at shorter courses and lower doses of radiation, depending on the situation involved.

In addition to his work in radiation therapy, Dr. Simpson is fluent in Spanish. He also has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and enjoys getting to know his patients.

Dr. Simpson is married, has two dogs and enjoys traveling.