Board-Certified Allergist & Immunologist · Fellow, American
College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Dr. Kelley has roots in Houston where he was born and raised, attended high school at Strake Jesuit and college at the University of St. Thomas. After studying abroad in France and receiving his degree in Business Administration, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a physician and attended the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He went on to complete his Pediatric internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he also served as Chief Resident and Assistant Professor. During his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch, he presented at national meetings and published research on RSV Bronchiolitis.
A true Houstonian through and through, Dr. John P. Kelley was born and raised in Houston, attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas — including a formative period of study abroad in France. Inspired to pursue medicine, he enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he earned his medical degree.
Dr. Kelley then distinguished himself during his postgraduate training at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he not only completed his Pediatric internship and residency but also rose to serve as both Chief Resident and Assistant Professor — a dual honor reflecting his exceptional clinical and academic abilities. He went on to complete his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship, also at UTMB, where he was recognized for his research contributions on RSV Bronchiolitis and presented his findings at national conferences.
University of St. Thomas — Houston, Texas
McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center — Houston, Texas
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) — Galveston, Texas
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) — Galveston, Texas
Dr. Kelley is board certified in Allergy and Immunology and holds the distinguished Fellow designation from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI). He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and accepts most major commercial insurance plans.
Dr. Kelley provides specialized care for both children and adults across a broad spectrum of allergic and immunological conditions. He has particular expertise in food and drug allergies, environmental allergies, and venom hypersensitivity.
Dr. Kelley’s clinical excellence has been recognized by several prestigious physician distinction programs:
Dr. Kelley’s studies abroad in France cultivated a fluency that continues to serve his diverse patient community today.
Dr. Kelley has co-authored research published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals:
Chambliss JM, Ansar M, Kelley JP, Spratt H, Garofalo RP, Casola A. Viruses. 2020 Jan 3.
Li H, Ma Y, Escaffre O, Ivanciuc T, Komaravelli N, Kelley JP, Coletta C, Szabo C, Rockx B, Garofalo RP, Casola A. J Virol. 2015 Mar 4.
Komaravelli N, Kelley JP, Garofalo MP, Wu H, Casola A, Kolli D. Virus Research. 2015 Mar 16; 200:19–23.
Kelley JP, Rashid RM. Cutis. 2011 Sep; 88(3):140–8. Review
John Kelley, Hui Li, Yinghong Ma, Teodora Ivanciuc, Narayana Komaravelli, Ciro Coletta, Csaba Szabo, Roberto Garofalo, Antonella Casola
John Kelley MD, Koa Hosoki PhD, Sanjiv Sur MD
John Kelley MD, Kristin Sokol MD MPH
John Kelley MD, Kristin Sokol MD MPH, Sanjiv Sur MD
Chelsea R. Schlegel, Teodora Ivanciuc, Roberto P. Garofalo, Kimberly H. Palkowetz, Kelly A. Fuller, John P. Kelley, Meera Rani Gupta, Antonella Casola
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