Dr. Michael Kelly

Sports Medicine

Michael Kelly, D.O., attended Rutgers University where he received a degree in biology, graduated magna cum laude, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Kelly received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Kelly completed an internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System's prestigious Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Kelly's sports medicine practice involves the medical care of professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Dr. Kelly is a professional ringside physician appointed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board. He is a ringside physician for professional boxing and professional mixed martial arts. Dr. Kelly is the Team Physician for a number of New Jersey high schools and colleges.

Dr. Kelly is board certified in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine

Dr. Kelly has been published in numerous medical journals. He has authored 3 books on sports and medicine including his latest book titled: Fight Medicine.

Dr. Kelly has lectured on sports medicine topics throughout the northeast and has been featured on the History Channel and testified as a medical expert witness for the Maryland hearings on mixed martial arts.

Dr. Kelly has been involved with the martial arts since a child. During high school, he was involved in competitive wrestling and achieved over 100 career victories. He currently holds a high ranking black belt and has been inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Outstanding Man of The Year.