John P. Kelpin
Advanced in Rhizarthrosis

Dr. John P. Kelpin

Hand Surgery | Plastic Surgery
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
2770 E Beltline Ave NE, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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12 Years of Experience
Advanced in Rhizarthrosis
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
2770 E Beltline Ave NE, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

John Kelpin is a Hand Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kelpin has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Macrodactyly of the Hand, Scaphoid Non-Union, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Kelpin is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Indiana University School Of Medicine, 2014
Residency
Michigan State University
Specialties
Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
Plastic Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Plastic Surgery
American Board Of Plastic Surgery
Fellowships
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
2770 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Call: 616-267-8860
Other Locations
Corewell Health Orthopedics - Grand Haven
15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Call: 616-935-6260

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Total Publications

A 2-Stage 6 Toe-to-Hand Transfer for the Reconstruction of Bilateral Digitless Hands.
A 2-Stage 6 Toe-to-Hand Transfer for the Reconstruction of Bilateral Digitless Hands.
Journal: Hand (New York, N.Y.)
Published: November 25, 2024
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      • Macrodactyly of the Hand
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      • Fasciotomy
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