Stanford University
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Robin Kamal MD MBA
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsWrist and Elbow Injuries and Quality Measures in Orthopaedic Surgery
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Michael Kelly, MD, MSCI
Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Michael Kelly is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with Stanford Health Care. He is also a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kelly is an expert in treating complex spinal deformities in children and adults, performing advanced surgeries and revision procedures to improve pain, movement, and posture. He specializes in managing scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, kyphosis, and other challenging back and neck problems. He has completed multiple fellowships in treating complex deformities, establishing his expertise in performing three-column osteotomy for spinal realignment. Dr. Kelly provides personalized care using the latest, evidence-based approaches to help his patients achieve a better quality of life.
With a master’s degree in clinical research, Dr. Kelly’s clinical care is driven by his extensive research on spinal deformities and innovations in orthopaedic medicine. His research focuses on improving safety, outcomes, and recovery for spinal surgeries, particularly for spinal deformities. Dr. Kelly’s work has helped define normal spinal alignment, improve surgical techniques, and better understand the long-term impacts of spinal deformity surgeries.
As a leader in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles in peer-reviewed journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Surgery, The Lancet Neurology, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has shared his expertise at renowned international conferences, including annual meetings of the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society (NASS). His presentations often discuss complex spinal deformities, spinal surgery techniques, and strategies to optimize patient care.
Dr. Kelly is a member of many professional organizations where he has also held leadership positions, including the Scoliosis Research Society, AO Spine, and the Cervical Spine Research Society. He is one of the few surgeons in the International Spine Study Group, dedicated to adult spinal deformity care, and the Harms Study Group, which focuses on pediatric spinal deformities. -
John Kleimeyer, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Kleimeyer specializes in orthopaedic spine surgery, treating cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders including disc herniations, stenosis, myelopathy, fractures, scoliosis and more. He treats both simple and complex spine problems including revisions. His goal is to provide the most minimally invasive solution to improve patients’ quality of life. This includes less invasive discectomies, decompressions, disc replacements, and fusions. He is particularly focused on single-position procedures to limit surgical time and recovery.
Prior to coming to the Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Stanford Spine Center, Dr. Kleimeyer completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Stanford University where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed his spine fellowship at the renowned Emory University Spine Center. He is board-certified.
Dr. Kleimeyer has received honors and recognition for his research in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery. He participates in national and international specialty societies and as a journal reviewer. His research interests include improving clinical outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical care, the genetics of orthopaedic and spine disorders, and cost efficacy. Dr. Kleimeyer has published over 20 journal articles in addition to other reviews and textbook chapters, and has presented research nationally and internationally.
