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Dr. James Kelly, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. James Kelly, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Kelly, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Rafael, CA.
Dr. James Kelly, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Kelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
San Rafael, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Kelly, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Rafael, CA.

About Dr. James Kelly, MD

Dr. Kelly graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Health Sciences. Dr. James Kelly, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Rafael, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Kelly currently practices at Select Physical Therapy-Cal Pacific and is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute, Sonoma Valley Hospital, Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus, CPMC Van Ness Campus, Enloe Medical Center and Marinhealth Medical Center. Dr. Kelly has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Joint Pain, Humerus Fracture, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kelly's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kelly is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture
Joint Pain
Humerus Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Rotator Cuff Surgery
AC Joint Injury
Steroid Injection
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Bursitis
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Chondromalacia
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Gout
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Chronic Neck Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Radiculopathy
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bone Cancer
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Elbow Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Select Plus HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • LocalPlus
  • Choice Care PPO

Where Dr. James Kelly, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Select Physical Therapy-Cal Pacific
    1099 D St Ste 105, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    3838 California St Rm 108, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Nov 25, 2025
Had pain on my left shoulder after several weeks of surgery went to see Dr. Kelly and told me what I needed to do, was very nice and professional. Would recommend this doctor.
— Nov 25, 2025
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Meet Dr. James Kelly, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Kelly, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kelly's profile.

Dr. Kelly frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture, Joint Pain, Humerus Fracture, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Kelly, MD is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute, Sonoma Valley Hospital, Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus, CPMC Van Ness Campus, Enloe Medical Center and Marinhealth Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Kelly, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Oakland Naval Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Health Sciences
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • California Pacific Medical Center - California
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Kelly, MD Practices

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA

  • Sonoma Valley Hospital

    347 Andrieux St, Sonoma, CA

  • Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center

    1000 Trancas St, Napa, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro St, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Enloe Medical Center

    1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA

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