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John P Kelpin

John P Kelpin, MD

Average provider rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars281 Ratings, 107 Reviews

Hand SurgeryPlastic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 267-8860

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
    • Phone: 616-267-8860
    • Fax: 616-267-8442
  2. Corewell Health Orthopedics - Grand Haven
    • Phone: 616-935-6260
    • Fax: 616-935-6265

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Surgery of the Hand, 2021
  • Residency: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, 2020
  • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2014

Board Certifications

  • Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2023
  • Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • Align Senior Care MI
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian AmBetter
  • Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

281 Ratings, 107 Reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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  • No RatingReviewed on 9/27/2026

    Too soon to know. He was brought in too late. This illness has been going on for weeks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2026

    Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2026

    Very nice doctor. He explain everything very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2026

    Keep up the good work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2026

    confident WITHOUT being arrogant He explained what needed to be done, and he listened and did not dismiss the fact that me, being immunosuppressed required additional precautions. Also, mt left arm had been seriously injured many years ago. I developed a serious and debilitating, full blown case of CRPS-chronic reginal pain syndrome that many physicians overlook or just flat out dismiss. Dr. Kelpin not only took it seriously, but prescribed meds that would help keep those nerves from becoming overactive. He has a great smile and manner that puts one at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2026

    I only visited for preliminary visit but we put a plan together quickly. My only disappointment was I couldn’t have the surgery in grand haven. Probably not enough patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2026

    First impression, excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2026

    Dr Kelpin was amazing! He was knowlegable and honest about my injury. He presented options to me and let me decide what I would prefer. I was extremely happy with his profesionallism and his personal care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2026

    Went in with broken 3rd metacarpal. After discussing my options with him, I felt very confident in the surgical option I decided to go with. Mainly, because he explained everything so well & I was completely able to make a sound decision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2026

    Dr. Kelpin was warm, friendly and open. He explained everything very thoroughly and did not dumb anything down. I am the kind of person who wants lots of detail and he supplied it. It was a pleasure to encounter him. His knowledge of the subject was obvious and his explanations thorough. He was very attentive and really listened to what I had to say. I was very impressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2026

    Hones and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2026

    Very good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2026

    Dr Kelpin is so kind..and explains everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Knowledgeable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2026

    Very thorough and thoughtful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2026

    A very trustworthy Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2026

    Explains everything to me.Andvery nice person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2026

    Great doctor who loves what he does. It shows

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2026

    Only had a consultation. The consultation was very good except waiting in the examination room for 45 minutes before I saw Dr. Kelvin.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2026

    Very good at all aspects of his job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2026

    He was very professional & made me comfortable & explained things well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2026

    He took time to not only listen but examine my trouble spits

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2026

    I really like Dr Kelpin he’s very friendly n explains everything to me were I understand He’s a very good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2026

    I am satisfied with my treatment, overall .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2026

    Dr. Kelpin was/is engaging, friendly, empathetic, and impressively knowledgeable to help narrow potential issues and address the primary concern for the appointment. Class act!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2026

    Very nice and knowledgeable Dr.

  • No RatingReviewed on 6/16/2026

    Very personable and methodical.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    He is a great Doctor whom I trust and I know he cares how im feeling

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2026

    Dr. Kelpin was consistently professional while explaining to myself and my teenager how the healing process works. Highly recommend!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2026

    I am greatful that he was understanding and explained things in a way that I could understand! I left with a plan that makes sense to me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2026

    I liked him very much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2026

    Dr. Kelpin is informative in what is needed in all stages of your issues Has a calming personality that puts you at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2026

    Takes a length of time to get to the surgery date.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    He explains your issues in detail and how to fix them. Made me feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Dr. Kelpin takes time to explain things regarding care in a way that is understood by a layperson

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Thorough explanations and options for proceeding. I feel very confident he will be able to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2026

    I asked him questions about preventative measures regarding my arthritis and he was very helpful and would make a refer to Kristin the OT if I needed it in the future.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    I have seen him only once. I read about him and know he is highly skilled.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    Wanted to help

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    I was welcomed into the practice and was very impressed. I liked that he would speak of staff as part of the team. Not his team, the team. Friendly and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    Very caring and wonderful to explain things and listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Very personable, he really makes you feel comfortable and well cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr. Kelpin is in tune to your specific needs. Explains problems and how to rectify them. Also clearly explains what comes next!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    I'm very glad he was the doctor in charge of this procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    Great doctor He give me a great explanation of my surgery that I’m about to have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    Very knowledgeable and cared about what I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Keep up the great work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    He was very kind, I felt like he truly cared about me and my needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    He listens and does not discount my pain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I would use him again

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Great Doctor

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I can’t say that I ever felt comfortable talking to him. I feel like he glassed over some things I should have been more aware of in the surgical process and after. On the other hand, I generally had a really good experience from the rest of the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Awesome! Kind and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    I appreciate his professional friendly engagement, clear explanations, willingness to answer questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Real understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    He goes above and beyond to make sure all questions and concerns answered. He doesn’t feel rushed during the appointment. Explains symptoms and procedure in terminology I understood

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Very efficient and explained everything well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Knowledgeable, helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    His explanations were to the point and in such a way that I had complete knowledge.He was vey friendly. On a lighter note, he had very cold hands..lol!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    You need to keep him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Kelpin is extremely skilled. Easy to talk to and genuinely cares about giving you the care you need when you need it. He took extra time to explainy x-ray results as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Surgery and recovery went very well. Explained everything so we could understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    As mentioned I think Dr Kelpin was great, his support staff needs work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Such a great dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    The best, kind, caring, understanding and would definitely recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    He is very good at the job and he knows what he’s talking about.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Got me to another Dr. get injections a very same day.😊

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    He was honest and practical about the outcome of my thumb surgery and recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very knowledgeable and helpful with great interpersonal skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Good man

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I did already. A great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr kelpin is great! He has helped me tremendously! I recommend to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    He did a great job explaining the whole procedure. And answered all of my questions that I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I appreciate his warm, friendly approach and his kindness and clarity explaining everything about my care and treatment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Great provider- kind, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Seemed to be very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I am hoping the surgery goes as well as our 1st visit with the doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Explained the procedure for the surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    He was thorough, knowledgeable, and kind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Friendly and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr.Kelpin is a wonderful doctor. Very patient and understanding with my concerns about my questions for my injuries

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    He examined my hand closely and answered all my questions.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Ask if someone is a smoker b4 you have them drive a total of a total of 4 hours 15 min in a vehicle for NOTHING

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Excellent, top notch, very friendly, kind, understanding, good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    A great physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2025

    Hand feels great and he was very encouraging

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Wonderful all the way around

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    He has been amazing. So happy he would see us when others wouldn’t since we were looking for a new doctor to take over our care from our accident. I have more issues that haven’t had time to address tho.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Just great service and patient and took time to explain things very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Staff works as a a TEAM

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Excellent providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    I appreciate the care I received from Dr. Kelpin and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    too long wait time to get needed appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    They listen well and answer questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    Great Job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Friendly environment and everyone seemed competent in their jobs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    I expect good outcome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    The appointment was very fast and very personal. Took care of all my needs as quickly as I can imagine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Dr Kelpin was friendly, he explained everything in a calm manner and asked us if we had any questions, and reminded us that if we had a question we could always go to my chart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2025

    Answered all my questions