Dr. James J. Kelly D.O., Hand Surgeon
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Dr. James J. Kelly D.O.

Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand

5/5(43)
3925 Sheridan Drive Amherst New York, 14226
Rating

5/5

About

Completed a Fellowship at the University of Buffalo in Hand and microsurgery 

Education and Training

BS at Villanova University

MS at University of Scranton

DO at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1987

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Surgery of the Hand

Diplomate National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Microsurgery/Congenital and post-traumatic Deformity Reconstruction/Joint Replacement

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, National, and International Public Speaking and Lecture -

Awards

  • Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities nominee 1981   
  • Dean's List- Villanova University 1981   
  • Marquis Who's Who in Medicine   
  • Strathmore Who's Who   
  • Buffalo Business First Top 50 in Helthcare 2014   

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfer's Elbow

Treatments

  • Who?s Who Award in Medicine from both Marquis and Strathmore, and is past president of the Western New York Orthopedic Society and a current member of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics

Fellowships

  • University at Buffalo

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Fellow American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, American Osteopathic Association, Erie County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, New York State Osteopathic Medical Society, Western New York Orthopaedic Society, Western New York Osteopathic Medical Society, Buffalo Academy of Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • James attributes his success to tenacity and good mentors.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Guest Lecturer "Common Disorders of the Hand & Wrist", Producer/Host, 30 Minutes, Instructor, Annual 4 hours of lecture on Anatomy, Kinematics and Pathomechanics of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand to 1st year medical students, Guest Lecturer "Compressive Neuropathies".

Hobbies / Sports

  • Theatre, Classical music

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Hand Surgery

Dr. James J. Kelly D.O.'s Practice location

3925 Sheridan Drive -
Amherst, New York 14226
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