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Kelly Estes

Kelly Estes, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

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Dr. Estes completed a bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Kalamazoo College, then went on to pursue a master of science degree in human nutrition. Dr. Estes then received her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and a master's degree in public health, also from Wright State University in the School of Graduate Studies. After completing a residency and chief residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia, she completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr. Estes has experience providing medical care for athletes and enjoys working with athletic patients, as she previously worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Dr. Estes is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Clinical Office Locations

  • Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

    14532 S. Outer Forty Drive

    Chesterfield, MO 63017

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Academic Office Mailing Address

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    Campus Box 8233

    660 Euclid Avenue

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

Selected Resources

  • K Estes, T Goswami, M Lawless, R Laughlin. ACL Injury: Biomechanics and Prediction Model. 2010.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Estes has clinical interests in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, non-operative management of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, care of the female athlete and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, soccer injuries and the care of multi-sport athletes (duathletes, triathletes).

Background

Dr. Estes completed a bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Kalamazoo College, then went on to pursue a master of science degree in human nutrition. Dr. Estes then received her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and a master's degree in public health, also from Wright State University in the School of Graduate Studies. After completing a residency and chief residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia, she completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr. Estes has experience providing medical care for athletes and enjoys working with athletic patients, as she previously worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Dr. Estes is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Medical Degree

  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Medical Degree

  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Columbia University
  • Master in Public Health, Wright State University School of Graduate Studies

Residency

  • Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia

Fellowship

  • Primary Care Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University

Honors and Awards:

  • 2011, Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society (RJOS) Medical Student Scholarship
  • 2008, American Medical Student Association Local Project Grant
  • 2007, Boonshoft Physician Leadership Development Program Scholarship
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Dr. Estes’ Office Locations

Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

14532 S. Outer Forty Drive

Chesterfield, MO 63017

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