Dr. Michael E. Kelly, MD | Knoxville, TN | General Surgeon

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Dr. Michael Kelly is a surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures with 29 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Kelly is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kelly practices at multiple locations throughout Knoxville, Tennessee, with primary affiliations at Parkwest Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallbladder inflammation, and inguinal hernias. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal surgery, and hernia repair operations. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 stars for his care and treatment.

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accepting new patients
3.6

20 Ratings
29 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
12 written reviews
1 specialty
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Dr Kelly is a courteous and very friendy Doctor. He explained my surgery to me and spent a lot of time for me to ask questions. He did my surgery and after explained all of my post op instructions to me and my wife. I recommend Dr Kelly to anyone looking for a general surgeon.

November 5th, 2021

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Colon/Rectum surgery. Dr. Kelly operated on me to remove a cancer tumor. It was a deeper surgery than we expected. I recovered in only 5 days with 4 small LIPO incisions on my lower stomach. Great staff at PARKWEST hospital. I am very Happy with Dr Kelley, you will be too.

April 25th, 2019

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Would not let him pull out a splinter

March 28th, 2019

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This "doctor" had one foot out the door. He did not run basic tests and as a result missed the underlying problem I was having. I would have had months of painful recurrences had my 2nd doctor not found this underlying condition that Dr.Kelly missed.

March 28th, 2019

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Dr.Kelly did not adequately examine my son or explore all of the treatment options available to us. Dr. Kelly was annoyed when questioned if there were other, less painful courses of treatment. He was rude and lacked compassion. Thankfully we got a second opinion and a much more palliative treatment plan. It was also determined at the 2nd opinion that Dr.Kelly failed to fully examine and document my son's injury. My son was in great physical pain and had we not gotten second opinion, he still would be pain. I would highly recommend seeking treatment through another practice.

March 26th, 2019

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Husband had surgery this summer and we loved Dr Kelly. Amazing surgeon with excellent attitude and and wonderful staff. Such Great Dr. Highly recommend him

November 20th, 2018

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Great surgeon!

August 14th, 2018

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Fabulous Doctor - no other way to describe Dr. Kelly

August 10th, 2016

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Haven't had my surgery yet, but the staff is friendly, helpful, informative and efficient. Dr. Kelly is thorough, answered my questions and didn't make me feel rushed.

May 3rd, 2016

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Quiet guy but very caring & skillful. Surgical incisions are non-existent after healed

February 19th, 2016

Premier Surgical Parkwest

9430 Park West Blvd Ste 310Knoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 690-5263

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 331-1111

Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 373-1000


Dr. Michael Edward Kelly, MD	Dr. William Curtis Howe	JR Charles Edgar Rutherford	Dr. Rebecca Marie Cook
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.6 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Knoxville , TN	Maryville , TN	LOUISVILLE , TN	Knoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Michael Kelly speak?: Dr. Michael Kelly speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Kelly affiliated with?: Dr. Michael Kelly is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center.
Does Dr. Michael Kelly accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Kelly accepts on their Vitals profile.
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Where is Dr. Michael Kelly's office located?: Dr. Michael Kelly's office is located at 9430 Park West Blvd Ste 310, Knoxville, TN, 37923.

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