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Dr. John Kelley, MD

Dr. John Kelley, MD

Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Kelley, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Hamden, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kelley has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Midstate Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

2408 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kelley specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kelley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kelley

4.6

48 ratings, 37 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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dennis rosenfeld – Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Mikstay Jr – Jul 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lary Ahearn – Dec 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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David – Jun 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jacqueline McNeill – Feb 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Murray – Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Christine Wanerka – Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Vani Anand – Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Furey – Feb 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charles Page – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Darryl Redding – Dec 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Packer – Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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BRUCE – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 04, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Kelley, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Hamden, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kelley has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Kerlan-jobe Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Yale-new Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School, 1986
  • Yale University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1986

Locations

Practice

Temple P.T. & Life Sciences2408 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
1
Connecticut Orthopaedics330 Boston Post Rd Orange, CT 06477
2
Temple PT & Life Sciences84 N Main St Branford, CT 06405
3

Practice

Star Sports Therapy and Rehab.450 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT 06437
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave
    Meriden, CT 06451
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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