Stanford University
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Robin Kamal MD MBA
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
On Leave from 03/02/2026 To 04/01/2026Current Research and Scholarly InterestsWrist and Elbow Injuries and Quality Measures in Orthopaedic Surgery
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Michael Patrick Kelly
Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Kelly is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty in adult and pediatric spinal deformities. He has completed two fellowships in spine sugery, under the mentorships of Drs. Larry Lenke, Keith Bridwell, and Dan Riew. He recently served as the Director of Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities at Rady Children's Hospital and as Fellowship Director and Director of Spine Research at Washington University before that. Dr. Kelly's research interests include spinal alignment and the immunological response to surgery, both critical components of a precision-medicine approach to spine surgery. He serves as Deputy Editor at Spine and is a member of the International Spine Study Group, the Harms Study Group, and is steering committee chair for the AO Spine Spinal Deformity Knowledge Forum.
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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.
