- Pediatric fractures and injuries
- Pediatric and adolescent scoliosis and spinal deformity
- Clubfoot
- Pediatric limb deformities
- Hip dysplasia
- Perthes disease
- Pediatric and adolescent flatfoot
- In-toeing
- Bowlegs
- Sports injuries
Derek M. Kelly, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon | Scoliosis | Specializing in Pediatric Limb Deformities and Perthes Disease | Helping Kids Grow and Move with Confidence
Locations
Collierville
1900 W. Poplar Avenue,
Collierville, TN 38017
(NW Corner of Bailey Station and Poplar)
Walk-In Hours
Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Le Bonheur Outpatient Center – Jackson
1535 Vann Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: (731) 984-9944
Ask for Campbell Clinic when scheduling.
Hours
Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Scoliosis fusion
- Ponseti casting
- Clubfoot tenotomy
- Clubfoot reconstruction
- Fracture repair
- Periacetabular and femur osteotomy
- Hip dysplasia reconstruction
- Growth modulation or epiphysiodesis
- Flatfoot reconstruction
- Pinning for slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Specialized Pediatric Orthopaedic Care
Book online today with Dr. Kelly for expert treatment of children’s orthopaedic conditions.
Same-Day & Next-Day Appointments Available
Media
FAQs
At which hospitals do you perform surgery?
LeBonheur Children’s Hospital
Campbell Clinic Surgery Center – Medical Center
Baptist Children’s Hospital
Professional Info
University of Central Arkansas, 1998
Med School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2002
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2007
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopaedics & Scoliosis, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2008
Pediatric Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellowship, 2016
America-British-Commonwealth Traveling Fellowship, 2019
Board of Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Joined Staff
August 2008
The patient is my focus. The children I treat have many people who love them and care for them including parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, teachers, and others. While I value the input all of these people, my number one focus is the child. How does the child feel? Do they hurt? Are they scared? Are their concerns and questions being addressed? Are we all working together to restore their function and get them back to the things they love to do? I start with the patient and end with the patient. I consider them my children when they are under my care and I treat them the way I would want my own children treated.
Prior Experience:
Campbell Clinic and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital since 2008
Professional Societies
University Appointment
- Professor, UT-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Director
Honors & Awards
- Memphis Business Journal HealthCare Hero, 2025
- POSNA Special Effort and Excellent Award, 2018
- Memphis Top Doctors, 2020-2026
Leadership Roles / Accolades
- POSNA Board of Directors, 2026
- International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium Director, 2023-2026
- Campbell Clinic Residency Program Director, 2020-2025
- Campbell Clinic Board of Directors, 2014-2017, 2021-2023
- Campbell Clinic Foundation Board of Directors
Reviewer:
Journal of Children’s Orthopedics, Current Orthopedic Practice, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Bone and Joint Journal, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery of N. America
Publications
- Peer-reviewed: 119
- Acknowledged author: 9
- Non-peer-reviewed: 38
- Textbook chapters: 17
Clinical & Research Interests
- Pediatric firearm-related injuries
- Pediatric healthcare cost and delivery
- Clubfoot care
- Ponseti technique and clubfoot reconstruction
- Pediatric hip disease
- Pediatric trauma
- Scoliosis
- Other spinal deformities
Advanced Techniques / Technologies Used
- Posterior spinal fusion
- Intramedullary limb lengthening
- Intra-operative spinal instrument navigation
Expert in Complex Pediatric Conditions
Book online with Dr. Kelly for specialized pediatric orthopaedic treatment, from scoliosis to fractures and complex conditions.