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John P Kelpin

John P Kelpin, MD

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, 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
  • 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

164 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