--- title: "Dr. James D. Kelly | Orthopedist in San Francisco, CA" description: "Dr. James D. Kelly, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in San Francisco, CA and San Rafael, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-kelly-1046236748" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. James D. Kelly, M.D. ![James D. Kelly, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/3q65hqJ9UwuuCBZHxoDiKBmtw5NP9NICZecN7-1EubQ/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # James D. Kelly, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [3838 California StreetSuite 715San Francisco, CA 94118](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3838+California+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94118+US) [+3 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-kelly-1046236748#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [415-668-8010](tel:+14156688010) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-kelly-1046236748#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-kelly-1046236748#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-kelly-1046236748#provider-services) ## About Dr. Kelly Languages English, Spanish (Office staff only), and Polish (Office staff only) Gender Male Ages treated All ages ## Education and training **Medical school:** Vanderbilt University School of Medicine **Internship:** Oakland Naval Hospital **Residency:** University of Missouri School of Medicine **Fellowship:** San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Clinic, Upper Extremity ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center - Novato Community Hospital ### Medical groups - SPMF San Francisco HMO Network ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Care locations [Presidio Heights Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/presidio-heights-care-center-1043247095) 3838 California Street Suite 715 San Francisco, CA 94118 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3838+California+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94118+US) [415-668-8010](tel:+14156688010) 415-752-2560 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Presidio Heights Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/presidio-heights-care-center-1043247095) 3838 California Street Suite 108 San Francisco, CA 94118 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3838+California+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94118+US) [415-668-8010](tel:+14156688010) 415-752-2560 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed 3838 California St. Suite 516 San Francisco, CA 94115 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3838+California+St.+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94115+US) [415-668-8010](tel:+14156688010) 415-752-2560 1099 D St. Suite 105 San Rafael, CA 94901 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1099+D+St.+San+Rafael%2C+CA+94901+US) [415-668-8010](tel:+14156688010) 415-752-2560 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labral repair - Elbow arthroscopy - Elbow replacement surgery - Elbow Tendon and Ligament Repair - Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement - Shoulder arthroscopy - [Shoulder Replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder-replacement) - Shoulder Replacement Revision - Shoulder Tendon Repair ### Conditions - Injured Rotator Cuff - Shoulder Fracture - Superior Labral Tear from Anterior to Posterior ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## From Dr. Kelly [Health Q&A ### Repetitive Stress Prevention and Treatment I sit hunched up at a computer all day, and my shoulders and elbows are really starting to ache. Is there anything I can do, other than just taking a break, to help prevent this pain? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/repetitive-stress-prevention-treatment-1051061320) [Health Q&A ### Shoulder Dislocation Pain I dislocated my shoulder last year. I kept it in a sling for a few weeks, and then went through physical therapy. It has started to hurt again. I exercise regularly, but try to be careful of not reinjuring it. Anything I can do to prevent this pain? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/shoulder-dislocation-pain-1051061328) [Health Q&A ### Shoulder Pain and Tingling Fingers I’m having extreme pain in my shoulder near my shoulder blade down to my fingers, with tingling in my hand and fingers. What is causing this and what should I do? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/shoulder-pain-tingling-fingers-1051061277) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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