James Kelley, DO
BY Meredith Knight
We never know the things that will mold us into the person we will become. At age 21, James Kelley certainly never expected to land in a wheelchair and couldn’t imagine when he did that it would be the beginning of a fulfilling life’s mission. Yet as he recovered from a hip disorder, he experienced firsthand the difference a kind and caring doctor can make. Now, he spends his days offering that same patient-centered care to his urology patients at Texas Center for Urology. “I understand the importance of treating each patient as a whole person, not just a disorder, diagnosis, or problem,” he said. “I want to truly listen to them the way I was listened to and patiently explain their condition, the way mine was explained to me.” Dr. Kelley never wants to forget how it felt to be a patient.
At Texas Center for Urology, Dr. Kelley treats and manages a wide variety of urologic issues including:
- Male and Female Bladder Complaints
- Kidney Stones
- Urologic Cancers
- Hormone Deficiencies
- Vasectomy
- Men’s Health
- Urinary Incontinence
- Prostate Problems
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Urinary Tract Infections
Empowering Patients
No matter what their complaint or condition, Dr. Kelley takes seriously his role as patient educator. “No two patients are exactly the same, but each of them has an issue affecting their quality of life,” he said. “I want them to know they have a voice in making decisions about their own care. I like to spend as much time as I can with each patient until they feel comfortable with their treatment plan going forward. That can only happen if I take the time to truly listen then partner with them to move forward with the best options.”
Enhancing Quality of Life
As a urologist, Dr. Kelley is truly able to improve his patients’ quality of life. “I love that I’m able to follow my patients for years and really get to know them,” he said. “My goal is to treat every patient like a member of my family. I want them to know any treatment options I present is something I’d recommend to my family and friends.”
Minimally Invasive Options
As his patient base has grown, his practice has evolved and Dr. Kelley finds himself placing an emphasis on minimally invasive and innovative benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH/enlarged prostate) procedures for men and female urinary problems such as overactive bladder and incontinence. He offers many minimally invasive techniques and procedures with nominal recovery times.
Meet James Kelley
In his free time, Dr. Kelley participates in patient education events for the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce helping spread awareness regarding men’s health issues. He is a family man through and through. “I’m most passionate about my family,” he said. “My beautiful wife, three daughters, and extended family are the most important things in the world to me. They’re the reason for everything I do.”
