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Dr. Christy Kellams, MD

Dr. Christy Kellams, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Christy Kellams, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Westfield, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kellams has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reid Health and Community Hospital East. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

17600 Shamrock Blvd Ste 400A Westfield, IN 46074

Make an Appointment

(317) 770-3777

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kellams is affiliated with Orthoindy Hospital Indianapolis, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kellams specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kellams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kellams

4.2

40 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Judy Welke – Aug 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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MacKenzie Shreve – Aug 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Curt L. – May 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jojo – Apr 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Shirley F Agnew – Oct 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carmelita Sherer – Oct 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sarah D Newton – Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jenny B – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joanna Danner in IN, IN – Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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NOBLESVILLE, IN – Apr 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Richard Green in Noblesville, IN – Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Neil Cline in Kirklin, IN – Apr 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Cornwell in Indianapolis, IN – Jan 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
David Cox in Noblesville , IN – Dec 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Steve Hasty in Noblesville, IN – Nov 02, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Kellams believes the best part about her job is being able to improve her patients' quality of life and decrease their pain.

biography

As a board-certified orthopedic hand and upper-extremity surgeon, Dr. Kellams is experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the arm—from your fingertips to your shoulders. She's a graduate of Indiana University School of...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center Fellowship Program

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • Orlando Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine17600 Shamrock Blvd Ste 400A Westfield, IN 46074
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Northwest Surgery Center LLC8450 Northwest Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46278
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Practice

Orthopaedics-Indianapolis Inc.1260 Innovation Pkwy Ste 100 Greenwood, IN 46143
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Practice

Orthopaedics-Indianapolis Inc.1579 Olive Branch Parke Ln Ste 130 Greenwood, IN 46143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Orthoindy Hospital

    8400 Northwest Blvd
    Indianapolis, IN 46278
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Community Hospital East

    1500 N Ritter Ave
    Indianapolis, IN 46219
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ascension St. Vincent Fishers

    13861 Olio Rd
    Fishers, IN 46037

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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