TEXAS CENTER FOR UROLOGY

James Kelley, DO

BY MEREDITH KNIGHT

I guess we never know the experiences that will shape our lives when they’re happening to us. For Jimmy Kelley, a hip disorder in his teen years certainly didn’t feel like an “opportunity”. But after two years in a wheelchair and a hip replacement at the age of 21, he says he was able to know fi rsthand what it feels like to be a patient and the difference a compassionate and caring doctor can make. He carries that knowledge with him into his medical practice, every day. “I genuinely enjoy getting to know and care for my patients,” he said. “I'm always excited when someone considers me to be ‘their doctor.’ My goal is to provide my patients with a well-rounded and patient-centered approach to their urologic care, treating them as a whole person rather than just a disorder, diagnosis, or problem. Patients often mention I’m easy to talk to, and they feel things were explained well and discussed in ways that were easy to understand. I feel like that all began with me being a patient fi rst and a doctor second.” Dr. Kelley places an emphasis on serving as his patients’ advocate and taking the time to help guide them toward the best options for their treatment. “No two patients are exactly the same,” he said. “I like to spend as much time as it takes with each patient so they can feel comfortable with treatment plans going forward, and always want them to feel like they have a voice in making decisions about their care.”

For him, urology has been the perfect specialty. “It gives me a chance to be in a cutting-edge fi eld where I get to follow my patients for years,” he said. “And I have the opportunity to treat problems that can greatly improve my patients' quality of life. I try to treat every individual who comes to see me like they’re a member of my family. They can rest assured any treatment options we discuss I would recommend the same for my family and friends.” 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 Disfunction • Urinary Tract Infections • and more

Dr. Kelley is trained in the DaVinci robotic surgery system, which allows him to provide a minimally invasive surgical approach for multiple urologic diseases. But he always exhausts all non-surgical options before recommending surgery. In his free time, he’s a member of the Mansfi eld Chamber of Commerce where he participates in patient education events to help spread awareness regarding men's health issues. There’s no doubt where his inspiration comes from though. “I’m most passionate about my family,” he said. “My beautiful wife, two daughters, and family are the most important things in the world to me. They’re the reason for everything I do.”

CONTACT

2302 Lone Star Road, Suite 160 Mansfield, Texas 76063 (817) 769-3370 TexasCenterforUrology.com