Dr. Alla Kelly is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Kelly is certified in IntraLase Femtosecond Technology and VISX Excimer Laser System for PRK, LASIK, and CustomVue.
Dr. Alla Kelly is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Kelly is certified in IntraLase Femtosecond Technology and VISX Excimer Laser System for PRK, LASIK, and CustomVue.
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Very knowledgeable. She helped me so much!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
She did my cataract surgery and follow up visits and was very thorough with explaining the procedure and answering questions.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Fabulous explains things and lets me decide
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
She is always very friendly and provides great information
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
She is thorough, I feel that she is very diligent about the health of my eyes.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Lori who did intake was very good too
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Kelly is very thorough and knowledgable. A small suggestion: Maybe she is used to patients saying TMI, but I'd like her to offer more thoughts and observations (such as cataract status, severity of eye conditions, etc.) so I don't have to ask so many questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She always listens to me and. really cares about my eye health. I didn’t like how long I waited to see her.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Kelly is always so friendly, yet thorough during my exam. I really appreciate her expertise!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional, friendly and helpful.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
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Maplewood
100 Beam Professional Building 1675 Beam Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109
Background In her spare time, Dr. Kelly enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology; VISX Excimer Laser System for PRK, LASIK, and CustomVue; IntraLase Femtosecond Technology
Fellowship Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Residency Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Internship Transitional Year, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Medical Degree Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Member American Academy of Ophthalmology, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, Minnesota Medical Association, Cornea Society, Twin Cities Medical Society. Alpha Omega Alpha
Licensed Minnesota
I chose ophthalmology because it gave me the ability to help patients both in the clinical and surgical settings. As a medical student, I had the opportunity to observe eye surgery and it gave me a better understanding of the anatomy of the eye, which I still find absolutely fascinating.
Now, as a practitioner, providing the highest quality of care for my patients is one of my best qualities, which requires patience, excellent surgical skill, and great communication skills. By collaborating together, I help patients understand what is happening with their eyes and give them the confidence of knowing they are in good hands for their eye care.
I especially enjoy being able to make a drastic difference in a patient’s quality of life by performing cataract and corneal surgery (for which I have sub-specialty training), and guiding them through the process before, during, and after.
Very knowledgeable. She helped me so much!
She did my cataract surgery and follow up visits and was very thorough with explaining the procedure and answering questions.
Fabulous explains things and lets me decide
She is always very friendly and provides great information
She is thorough, I feel that she is very diligent about the health of my eyes.
Lori who did intake was very good too
Dr. Kelly is very thorough and knowledgable. A small suggestion: Maybe she is used to patients saying TMI, but I'd like her to offer more thoughts and observations (such as cataract status, severity of eye conditions, etc.) so I don't have to ask so many questions.
She always listens to me and. really cares about my eye health. I didn’t like how long I waited to see her.
Dr. Kelly is always so friendly, yet thorough during my exam. I really appreciate her expertise!
Very professional, friendly and helpful.