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Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD

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(Dr. Timothy Kelley, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(949) 645-3223

Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, HEALTHCARE PARTNERS AFFILIATES MEDICAL GROUP and Timothy F Kelley, MD, Inc.

Office Locations

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Greater Newport Physicians

520 Superior Avenue Suite 315
Newport Beach, CA

(949) 645-3223

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Timothy F Kelley, MD, Inc

520 Superior Avenue Suite 315
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 645-3223

(949) 645-3222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial nerve decompression surgery

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

nerve surgery

By Affordability:

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

nasal endoscopy

sinus surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD performed more cranial nerve decompression surgery, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and nerve surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal endoscopy, and sinus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

nose surgery

In 2023, Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD had a list price for nose surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	342
ear procedures	15
excision	24
gynecologic procedures	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	74
nose surgery	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	395
ear procedures	21
excision	42
gynecologic procedures	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	82
nose surgery	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), excision and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	50
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	453
ear procedures	44
excision	76
gynecologic procedures	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	85
nose surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	76
soft tissue surgery	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	55
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	522
ear procedures	20
excision	55
gynecologic procedures	55
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	147
nose surgery	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	74
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	612
ear procedures	39
excision	36
gynecologic procedures	36
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	170
minimally invasive procedures	206
nose surgery	36
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
tissue transfer	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	46
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	56
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	745
ear procedures	61
excision	56
gynecologic procedures	56
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	218
minimally invasive procedures	274
nose surgery	56
nosebleed treatment	17
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56
tissue transfer	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	93
diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	932
ear procedures	70
excision	93
gynecologic procedures	93
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	228
minimally invasive procedures	321
nose surgery	93
nosebleed treatment	24
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	58
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	875
ear procedures	99
excision	57
gynecologic procedures	57
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	166
minimally invasive procedures	223
nose surgery	57
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	59
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
decompression surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	633
ear procedures	91
excision	40
gynecologic procedures	40
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	161
minimally invasive procedures	201
nerve procedures	16
nose surgery	40
nosebleed treatment	21
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	50
decompression surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	753
ear procedures	135
excision	50
gynecologic procedures	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	245
minimally invasive procedures	310
nerve procedures	17
nose surgery	65
nosebleed treatment	19
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	68
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	876
ear procedures	137
excision	68
gynecologic procedures	68
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	261
minimally invasive procedures	342
nose surgery	94
nosebleed treatment	19
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68
submucous resection (SMR)	13
tissue transfer	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nose surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	51
decompression surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	648
ear procedures	66
excision	54
gynecologic procedures	51
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	152
minimally invasive procedures	205
nerve procedures	16
nose surgery	55
nosebleed treatment	20
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54
soft tissue surgery	26
submucous resection (SMR)	13
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	271
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	25
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	17
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Greater Newport Physicians

Hoag

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS AFFILIATES MEDICAL GROUP

Timothy F Kelley, MD, Inc

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Shield

United Healthcare

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Timothy F. Kelley, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,580 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,580
Synthes GmbH	$2,011 $2,011
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$723 FUSION $182	Image Guided Surgery Products $177	NUVENT $169	Head and Neck Surgery $98	Nerve Monitoring Products $72	Other $25
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$676 FUSION $514	NUVENT $133	Sophono $28
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$597 Propel $597
Other	$1,354 Dymista $485	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $253	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $113	C Topical Solution 4 CII $102	ENTRE $77	Other $324

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,508
Education	$3,500
Travel and Lodging	$2,433
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Timothy Kelley is a medical specialist in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kelley include ear problems. Dr. Kelley's hospital/clinic affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He studied medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Kelley completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Blue Shield, Anthem, Blue California, and more. According to Hoag, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Kelley's office in Newport Beach, CA.