Alla Kelly, M.D.

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.