
John P Kelpin, MD
Hand SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Locations
- Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
- 2770 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-267-8860
- Fax: 616-267-8442
- Corewell Health Orthopedics - Grand Haven
- 15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Get Directions
- 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
- 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 ReviewsCorewell 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.
- 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 starsReviewed on 9/27/2026
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2026
Very nice doctor. He explain everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2026
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/11/2026
First impression, excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/4/2026
Hones and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2026
Very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2026
Dr Kelpin is so kind..and explains everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2026
Very thorough and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2026
A very trustworthy Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2026
Explains everything to me.Andvery nice person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2026
Great doctor who loves what he does. It shows
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/19/2026
Very good at all aspects of his job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2026
He was very professional & made me comfortable & explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2026
He took time to not only listen but examine my trouble spits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
I am satisfied with my treatment, overall .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/27/2026
Very nice and knowledgeable Dr.
- No RatingReviewed on 6/16/2026
Very personable and methodical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2026
He is a great Doctor whom I trust and I know he cares how im feeling
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
I liked him very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Takes a length of time to get to the surgery date.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2026
He explains your issues in detail and how to fix them. Made me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
I have seen him only once. I read about him and know he is highly skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Wanted to help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Very caring and wonderful to explain things and listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Very personable, he really makes you feel comfortable and well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/3/2026
I'm very glad he was the doctor in charge of this procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
Very knowledgeable and cared about what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Keep up the great work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
He was very kind, I felt like he truly cared about me and my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
He listens and does not discount my pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
I would use him again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Great Doctor
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Awesome! Kind and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
I appreciate his professional friendly engagement, clear explanations, willingness to answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Real understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very efficient and explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Knowledgeable, helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
You need to keep him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Surgery and recovery went very well. Explained everything so we could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
As mentioned I think Dr Kelpin was great, his support staff needs work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Such a great dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
The best, kind, caring, understanding and would definitely recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
He is very good at the job and he knows what he’s talking about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Got me to another Dr. get injections a very same day.😊
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
He was honest and practical about the outcome of my thumb surgery and recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Very knowledgeable and helpful with great interpersonal skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Good man
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I did already. A great Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr kelpin is great! He has helped me tremendously! I recommend to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Great provider- kind, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Seemed to be very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
I am hoping the surgery goes as well as our 1st visit with the doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Explained the procedure for the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
He was thorough, knowledgeable, and kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Friendly and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
He examined my hand closely and answered all my questions.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Excellent, top notch, very friendly, kind, understanding, good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
A great physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Hand feels great and he was very encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Wonderful all the way around
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Just great service and patient and took time to explain things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Staff works as a a TEAM
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
Excellent providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
I appreciate the care I received from Dr. Kelpin and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
too long wait time to get needed appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2025
listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2025
They listen well and answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Great Job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Friendly environment and everyone seemed competent in their jobs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
I expect good outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Answered all my questions