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Scott R. Kelley, M.D.

  1. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  2. General Surgeon

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Abscess
  2. Anal cancer
  3. Anal fissure
  4. Anal fistula
  5. Anorectal abnormality
  6. Anorectal disease
  7. Carcinoid tumor
  8. Colon cancer
  9. Colon polyps
  10. Colonic dysmotility
  11. Crohn's disease
  12. Diverticulitis
  13. Familial adenomatous polyposis
  14. Fecal incontinence
  15. Fistula
  16. Hemorrhoids
  17. Inflammatory bowel disease
  18. Ischemic colitis
  19. Lynch syndrome
  20. Pelvic floor defecatory dysfunction
  21. Pelvic floor dysfunction
  22. Polyp
  23. Polyposis syndromes
  24. Rectal cancer
  25. Rectal prolapse
  26. Recurrent cancer
  27. Ulcerative colitis
  28. Vaginal fistula
  1. Anorectal surgery
  2. Colectomy
  3. Coloanal anastomosis
  4. Colonoscopy
  5. Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery
  6. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  7. Ileostomy
  8. J-pouch surgery
  9. Laparoscopic surgery
  10. Minimally invasive surgery
  11. Proctectomy
  12. Rectal prolapse surgery
  13. Robotic surgery
  14. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
  • Colon, rectal, and anal cancer
  • Recurrent colon and rectal cancer
  • Hereditary colorectal cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
  • Polyposis syndromes and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and ulcerative colitis) including pouch reconstruction
  • Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Bowel-sparing operations for Crohn's
  • Robotic transanal surgery
  • Re-Operative corrective surgery (for leaks, ileal pouch leak and dysfunction)
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Anorectal disease
  • Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseases.
  • Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer and rectal prolapse
  • Surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticular disease
  • Multidisciplinary complex pelvic tumors
  • Surgical education
  • Complex pelvic tumors
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Benign diseases of the colon and rectum
  • Presacral tumors
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis
  • Genetic colon and rectal cancer
  • Polyposis syndromes
  1. 2012
    FellowDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2011
    Residency - General Surgery ResidencyGood Samaritan Hospital
  3. 2006
    MD - Doctor of Medicine, With DistinctionUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
  4. 2001
    BA - Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cum LaudeUniversity of Louisville
  5. 1999
    ASN - Associate of Science in NursingUniversity of Kentucky

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  2. 2012
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    The Barton Hoexter MD, Best Video AwardAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  2. 2020
    The Southern California Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Best Clinical Podium PresentationAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  3. 2019
    Subspecialty Surgery Teacher of the YearGeneral Surgery Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2019
    The Northwest Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Best Clinical Podium PresentationAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  5. 2017
    Teacher of the Year AwardGeneral Surgery Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  6. 2017
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows’ Association Surgical Subspecialty
  7. 2015
    Cincinnati Top Doctors - Cincinnati MagazineCincinnati Magizine
  8. 2014
    Teacher of the Year Award TriHealth - Department of Surgery
  9. 2014
    Cincinnati Top Doctors - Cincinnati MagazineCincinnati Magizine
  10. 2013
    J. Robert Johnson TriHealth Research Competition - Third placeTriHealth
  11. 2011
    Annual Resident Research Award for Outstanding Clinical ResearchTriHealth
  12. 2010
    Resident of the Year AwardTriHealth
  13. 2010
    Cincinnati Surgical Society Research CompetitionCincinnati Surgical Society
  14. 2010
    J. Robert Johnson TriHealth Research Competition - First PlaceTriHealth
  15. 2010
    Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Research Competition - First placeTriHealth
  16. 2010
    Annual Resident Research Award for Outstanding Clinical ResearchTriHealth
  17. 2010
    Annual Surgery Research Team Award for Outstanding Clinical ResearchTriHealth
  18. 2008
    Annual Resident Research Award for Outstanding Clinical ResearchTriHealth
  19. 2007
    Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Research Competition- First PlaceTriHealth
  20. 2007
    J. Robert Johnson TriHealth Research Competition - Second PlaceTriHealth
  21. 2007
    Annual Resident Research Award for Outstanding Clinical ResearchTriHealth
  22. 2005
    Beale Medical Student Scholarship - based on GPAUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
  23. 2005
    Promoted to fourth year medical school with high distinction - based on GPAUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
  24. 2004
    Beale Medical Student Scholarship - based on GPAUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
  25. 2003
    Beale Medical Student Scholarship - based on GPAUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Education Committee
  2. 2020 - present
    MemberResidency Review Committee, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2020 - present
    ExaminerOral Examination Committee, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  4. 2020 - present
    Virtual Interview WorkgroupAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  5. 2020 - present
    Optimal Pouch Training Project CommitteeAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  6. 2019 - present
    Faculty AdvisorMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic Education Committee
  7. 2019 - present
    Question AuthorMOC Committee, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  8. 2019 - present
    Colorectal Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill CommitteeAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  9. 2019 - present
    Vice PresidentAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  10. 2018 - present
    MemberAssociation of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland
  11. 2018 - present
    4+2 Colorectal Surgery CommitteeAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  12. 2018 - present
    Industry CommitteeAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  13. 2017 - 2019
    Epic Super UserPlummer Project
  14. 2017 - 2019
    MemberDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  15. 2017 - 2019
    MemberDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  16. 2017 - present
    MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  17. 2017 - 2019
    Secretary-TreasurerAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  18. 2017 - 2020
    Operative Competency CommitteeStandards Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  19. 2017 - present
    Question AuthorCREST Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  20. 2016 - present
    Chair, Program Evaluation CommitteeDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  21. 2016 - present
    Program DirectorProgram Director Colon & Rectal Surgery, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Surgical and Surgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee
  23. 2016 - present
    Colon and Rectal Surgery In-Training Exam Question WriterAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  24. 2016 - present
    Core Curriculum CommitteeAssociation of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
  25. 2016 - present
    MemberMidwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  26. 2016 - present
    MemberPiedmont Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  27. 2015 - present
    MemberWestern Surgical Association
  28. 2015 - 2019
    Subject Matter ExpertPlummer Project
  29. 2015 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  30. 2015 - 2019
    Practice ChairMayo Clinic Department of Surgery Clinical Practice Committee
  31. 2015 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee
  32. 2015 - 2016
    MemberDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  33. 2015 - 2019
    Practice ChairDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  34. 2015 - 2019
    Medical DirectorDivision of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
  35. 2014 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  36. 2014 - 2015
    MemberTriHealth Multidisciplinary GI Cancer Clinic Committee
  37. 2013 - 2015
    MemberTriHealth Cancer Institute Committee
  38. 2013 - 2015
    MemberTriHealth Medical Education Research Fund Committee
  39. 2013 - 2015
    MemberTriHealth Hattan Institute for Research and Education Advisory Council
  40. 2013 - 2015
    MemberTriHealth Digestive Institute Quality Committee
  41. 2013
    MemberTriHealth Vascular Surgery Internal Review (ACGME) Committee
  42. 2012 - 2014
    Associate FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  43. 2012 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  44. 2012 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic - Priestley Society
  45. 2012 - present
    MemberSoutheastern Surgical Congress
  46. 2012 - present
    MemberEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society
  47. 2011
    MemberTriHealth Hatton Institute for Research and Education Strategic Planning Committee
  48. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  49. 2011 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Society
  50. 2011 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Fellows Association
  51. 2011 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  52. 2010 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  53. 2010
    MemberTriHealth Vascular Surgery Residency Internal Review (ACGME) Committee
  54. 2010 - present
    MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  55. 2002 - 2012
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons

Publications

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