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John P Kelpin

John P Kelpin, MD

Hand SurgeryPlastic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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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
  2. Corewell Health Orthopedics - Grand Haven

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Surgery of the Hand, 2021
  • Residency: Michigan State University, 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

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
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
  • HAP/ASR
  • 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)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

158 ratings, 57 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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    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