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Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Hand Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, elbow problems, wrist problems, and more.

17600 Shamrock Boulevard Suite 400a
Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 770-3777

Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery and hand surgery. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD is affiliated with OrthoIndy and Riverview Health System.

Office Locations

17600 Shamrock Boulevard Suite 400a
Westfield, IN 46074

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1260 Innovation Parkway
Greenwood, IN 46143

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1579 OLIVE BRANCH PARKE LANE SUITE 130
GREENWOOD, IN 46143

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Some issues Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

open surgery

In 2012, Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD performed more open surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	380
injections	168
musculoskeletal imaging	64
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	42
X-rays	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	319
injections	141
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	163
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	148

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2014 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	259
excision	11
injections	121
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	92
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	127

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	113
injections	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2016 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	154
injections	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2017 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	202
injections	42
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2018 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	303
injections	91
musculoskeletal imaging	51
X-rays	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	469
immobilization	14
injections	129
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	39
tendon surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	23
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	366
injections	110
musculoskeletal imaging	31
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	52
X-rays	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	328
injections	70
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	19
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN during 2022 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	239
injections	111
musculoskeletal imaging	55
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	26
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Westfield, IN were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration	45
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	284
excision	11
immobilization	14
injections	95
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	67
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	40
X-rays	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD.

**Gender**
Female	131
Male	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Hand Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Orlando Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoIndy

Riverview Health System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christy F. Kellams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$241 XIAFLEX $241
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$86 NA $38	MILAGRO $30	ORTHOVISC $18
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$63 DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $63
Stryker Corporation	$46 Variax $46
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$37 Trintellix $37
Other	$185 CMF SPINALOGIC $23	Contrave $23	Edarbyclor $21	MACI $18	Edarbi $15	Other $87

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$574
Education	$85

Biography

Dr. Christy Kellams works as a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, hand surgery, and vascular surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Kellams include hand problems, wrist problems, and musculoskeletal problems. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Kellams performed her residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She has received professional recognition including the following: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. She is affiliated with OrthoIndy and Riverview Health System. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Westfield, IN.