I aim for injury prevention, maximum injury rehabilitation and the safe return to play for every athlete and patient.
About Brian D. Kelly, MD
Brian D. Kelly, MD, is a pediatric sports medicine physician at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Kelly has specialized training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries that impact young athletes, as well as the use of ultrasound-guided injections.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dr. Kelly earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He completed a surgical internship at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kelly completed residency training in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Maricopa County Medical Center, now known as Phoenix Children's, in Arizona. To complete his specialty training, Dr. Kelly received fellowship training in pediatric sports medicine at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kelly is an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics and child health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and an instructor of pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
Dr. Kelly is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and sports medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society. Dr. Kelly was named a Top Doc in pediatric sports medicine by Phoenix magazine.
Dr. Kelly has published peer-reviewed research in notable publications, including Sports, Pediatrics in Review, the Journal of Medical Case Reports and the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports. He has also presented at national conferences hosted by the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Kelly was born and raised in Phoenix and has participated in organized sports since he was a child. Since graduating from medical school, he has been actively involved in caring for athletes from youth leagues to college teams. During his fellowship training in sports medicine, he served as a team physician for men's hockey at Northeastern University and a medical provider for the Boston Marathon. He is the team physician for Paradise Honors High School and Bourgade Catholic High School.
When not caring for his patients, Dr. Kelly enjoys time with his family. Together, they travel, participate in outdoor activities and attend sporting events.
Medical School / Education
USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Internship
(Surgery) Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA
Residency
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's Hospital / Maricopa County Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Sports Medicine) Boston Children's Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Pediatrics, Subspecialty-Sports Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal injuries
Concussions
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Top Doctor Recipient, PHOENIX magazine
Academic Affiliations
Instructor, Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM)
Neerah V, Tram T, Kelly BD, Van Tassel D, Menzer H, Vaughn J. Shoulder Synovial Chondromatosis in an Adolescent Athlete: A Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep. 2022;12(5):101-104. PMID: 36685351
Sugimoto D, Kelly BD, Mandel DL, d'Hemecourt DA, Carpenito SC, d'Hemecourt CA, d'Hemecourt PA. Running Propensities of Athletes with Hamstring Injuries. Sports. 2019 7(9):210. PMID: 31547307
Kelly BD, Wilson KM. Index of Suspicion, Case 3: Bilateral Heel Pain in a 6-Year-Old Boy. Pediatrics in Review. 2015 Jan 36(1):36-38. PMID: 25554111
Kelly DW, Kelly BD. A novel diagnostic sign of hip fracture mechanism in ground level falls: two case reports and review of the literature. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2012 May 29;6:136. PMID: 22643013
ACL Injury Prevention, Ultrasound Guided Injections
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Avondale Campus
1665 N. Avondale Blvd.
Avondale, AZ 85392
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Kelly and Dr. Vaz were terrific. They explained everything and were very sweet with my daughter. She has Down syndrome and they were able to explain the injection procedure to her. Would definitely recommend this office.
Casting team did phenomenal. They worked well together as a team and they were both sensitive to my daughter.
We loved our experience with Dr. Kelli as well as the sports trainer that talked to us before the doctor. They were both very informative and helpful with any questions we had. They were both very willing to spend as much time with us as needed.
Very good experience will definitely come back.
The whole experience was absolutely incredible. Staff very knowledgeable about his craft. Look forward To my son going to therapy. The Staff knew right away my sons situation and begin asking a lot of questions making notations of my sons response. What an amazing Staff. Children Hospital Therapy is on point. Kudos to all the staff especially my son's Physical Therapist.
This was the best experience I've ever had. My child broke his finger and other places were telling me they would fit me in two weeks for just a console and the children did the appointment and got everything done so he wouldn't be walking around with a broken finger.
Dr. Brian Kelly has been a wonderful doctor for us. We have been seeing him for a little while. His bedside manner is great. His approach to trying things in an order, trying to figure things out, all of that. I always feel heard with him and we've had a very good experience with him.
Dr. Kelly is kind and compassionate. He speaks directly with my teens and listens attentively to them as well as any input I may add. We've seen him multiple times and he has always demonstrated professionalism. It is evident he cares about his patients.
Dr. Kelly was very thorough and was very knowledgable. He had great bedside manner.
Very helpful
They were able to give us a same day appointment and were very patient with my ASD son.
Everyone was very professional kind and nice. VERY fast. Excellent experience.!
Everyone that we came in contact with was very kind and helpful. The doctor answered all of my questions and explained the continued care of my son's injury.
Made my grandson feel comfortable and safe
Dr Brian Kelly was extremely nice and understanding. Very easy to talk to. How seeing a provider should be.
Everyone we had contact with in Orthopedics was amazing, not only with my children, but made me feel comfortable and that they truly cared about my child.
All staff was respectful and kind. The wait wasn't long. The experience of my child's care was direct and appropriate.
Dr. Kelly and the staff are wonderful.
Dr. Kelly and team was amazing! Everyone was so great with my son. My son is 3 and scared of people he doesn't know. Dr. Kelly and everyone that helped my son was so understanding and good to him. We will recommend and return if needed to see them!
It was quick and easy. Doctor was awesome.
There was great ease in scheduling the appointment, adequate communication with reminders. Dr. Kelly was very patient and thoughtful in his evaluation of my daughter and very quick and able to give us some options following x-rays done there in the office.
Dr Kelly is THE best. He is knowledgeable, personable, and the best at what he does.
Staff and provider were friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great experience overall.
Navigating our first experience with a broken bone and being incredibly emotional we could not be more thankful for the patience and thorough explanation of everything that had to do with our daughters arm.
Everyone is great great customer service great doctor I love it
Really caring and nice with us
Yes, my son saw Dr. Kelly at the new office in Glendale, and I really liked the new office. It was really bright and clean and looked very modern. Secondly, I liked that the x-rays were right there and they could take them. And then third, the one thing I like about Dr. Kelly is that he's very thorough and had recommended that we get an MRI before he made any additional recommendations. So I really like that instead of us maybe doing something that we shouldn't do to try and get it better, but he wanted to make sure he had all the information first, so I really like that about him.
The provider and is staff was friendly and respectful