Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO

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717 Saint Francis St Rapid City SD, 57701 Show map

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Dr. Kay Kelts is a family practitioner practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Kelts specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kelts possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Degree 0

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Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO

Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO's Expert Contributions

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Should I go to urgent care?
Mold is commonly found in homes. Depending on the type of mold and if you have any other medical conditions it can cause some health issues. It is definitely a good idea to be seen by a medical professional. You do not necessarily need to be seen by an urgent care vs going to your primary care provider. If you are having major symptoms that are worsening then an urgent care may be appropriate. If your having mild symptoms that are worsening or just concerning I would be seen by your PCP with the next few days to week. I hope this helps. Good luck. Kay Kelts READ MORE
I think I had a sertraline overdose?
It is definitely not good for anyone to have that much sertraline all at once. If you took that much all at one time, you need to be seen by a physician immediately. In addition, did you take that much on purpose? That is also not good in general and should talk with your doctor about your medications if you do not think they’re working. Be honest with your doctor so they can help you best but please seek medical care immediately if you have not. Kay Kelts, DO READ MORE
Cough that won’t go away?
There are several things that can cause an annoying cough depending on what is going on. It is hard to know if there is a medicine that can help as you don’t know the cause. Some common causes of an annoying dry cough are uncontrolled asthma, acid reflux, or post nasal drip from allergies or irritations. If you have not done so yet, I would recommend seeing a doctor so they can check you out and figure out what the cause is. Kay Kelts,DO READ MORE
STD test question?
What kind of questions do you have? Most STD tests say positive and negative for the common ones. There are some that can be checked that are not commonly checked. The best way would be to ask the provider who did the test for you though. Kay Kelts,DO READ MORE
Can you fix carpal tunnel without surgery?
There are several ways to treat carpal tunnel. The only real way to “fix” would be surgery. But there are several ways to make it better in order to avoid surgery. It all depends on how bad it is. Ways you can conservatively treat include physical therapy, osteopathic manipulation, steroid injection, and night bracing. If it is the beginning of carpal tunnel, often you can start with night time splinting with a cock-up splint. It’s a wrist splint you can get at a pharmacy that keeps your wrist open. The most important thing with the splint is to only wear it at night. This helps keep the area open and not squish the nerve while you sleep but doesn’t make the wrist weak. If you wear the brace too much during the day it makes the muscles weak and then will make things worse. This is just the basic info but hopefully it helps. Kay Kelts,DO READ MORE
Can you reverse type 2 diabetes?
Great question. So, you can’t exactly reverse diabetes. Unfortunately, once you have the diagnosis, it technically stays with you forever due to having the risk. But just cause you have it though doesn’t mean you can’t take control. Plus, not all diabetics need medication, some are able to control it with diet and lifestyle depending on how bad it is. In some cases, people do such a good job with their control that it looks like they don’t have diabetes anymore. Things that you can do are get educated on proper foods to eat - lower carb content and moderation of natural sugars. If pasta, bread or rice brown is better than white. And, of course, physical activity is very useful. For many, some weight loss is extremely useful. These are the lifestyle things you can do. Often, medication is needed for some period of time, but depends on how bad it is. Hope this helps and good luck. Kay Kelts, DO READ MORE
How do I know if my stomach pain is my appendix?
Pain from the appendix is usually in the right lower corner of the belly but can be other places too. For some, it starts around the belly button and then concentrates to the right lower part. The pain is usually acute. Meaning it comes on relatively quickly and steadily gets worse and doesn’t get better unless it bursts. If you're worried about your appendix, then you should be seen by a doctor ASAP so they can examine you and decide if it’s possible/likely they usually will order an imaging study to confirm or just send you to the emergency department. When the appendix is inflamed, causing appendicitis, it will need to be surgically removed. Be careful and please be seen if you're worried. Kay Kelts, DO READ MORE
Does a gluten-free diet affect bowel movements?
Yes, changing to a gluten-free diet will most definitely change your stool to some extent. Any major diet changes can affect how your stool is. For most people, there is not a drastic change, but a change nonetheless. If there is a major change, it is always a good idea to see your doctor and make sure something else is not occurring. Kay Kelts READ MORE
Can skinny children develop diabetes?
Yes they can. Most of the time when children develop diabetes it is type 1 diabetes which is very different than type 2. Many people with type 2 diabetes are adults and often overweight. The characteristics for type 1 diabetes are very different and can occur in thinner kids. READ MORE
What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction?
The most common cause is scar tissue from a previous surgery. READ MORE
How long do you need to go gluten free to notice a difference?
It often depends on the person but most people need a minimum of 3 months until they will start to notice a difference. For some it is longer than this. READ MORE
Can I get COVID vaccine if I have type 2 diabetes?
Yes you most definitely can get the vaccine and should. It will actually help decrease your risk greatly since you have a chronic condition. READ MORE
Can you bleed every month while pregnant?
If you are pregnant then you should not be bleeding on a regular basis such as monthly. Generally speaking bleeding while pregnant is generally not a good sign and should be checked out by your provider. There are a few instances where very mild bleeding can occur but there’s no way to tell this without seeking medical attention. I hope this helps answer your question. Kay Kelts,DO READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

Associate Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency Arnot Ogden Medical Center -

Professional Memberships

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
American Board of Family Medicine

Fellowships

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulation at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado

Professional Society Memberships

STFM, AAFP

Articles and Publications

Previous Associate Program Director at Arnett Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY - Previous Regional Dean of Medical Students for LECOMM Elmira Campusprevious Core Faculty at Advocate Lutheran General Family Medical Residency - Lectured at numerous STFM conventions, along with many other presentations and workshops on a national and regional level

What do you attribute your success to?

Her energy, passion, and hard work. She loves what she does. She believes in family medicine, and that\'s why she\'s done pretty well in her career thus far. If you love what you do it shines through and in family medicine it\'s about making connections. She\'s willing to listen and stay openminded and she tends to be holistic in nature.

Hobbies / Sports

Spending time with her family, being outdoors, traveling, and cooking

Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO's Practice location

Medical Arts at Rapid City Medical Center

717 Saint Francis St -
Rapid City, SD 57701

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Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, who serves patients in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Dr. Kelts is a trusted family physician at Medical Arts at Rapid City Medical Center. She practices full-scope family medicine including in-office procedures, women’s health, and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Treating a wide variety of health conditions, she enjoys working with patients of all ages. She believes in treating the whole person, helping each patient achieve his or her personal health goals and live life to the fullest.

Established in 1948, Rapid City Medical Center is a medical practice comprising eight locations, including an urgent care clinic in Rapid City, South Dakota. Building an on-going tradition of excellence in healthcare, the group boasts a team of more than eighty physicians and caregivers whose specialties include dermatology, ENT, family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, OB/GYN, eye care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, rheumatology, surgery, urgent care, urology, and more.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Kelts completed her undergraduate education at St. Olaf College where she met her husband, Dr. Andrew Kelts. She completed her medical school training at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was part of their inaugural class. While in medical school, she was also an inaugural pre-doctoral osteopathic principles and practices fellow specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).

After her training, Dr. Kelts performed her residency in family medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was awarded a core faculty position upon completion of her residency, practicing full-scope family medicine including OB deliveries, inpatient services, nursing home services, and outpatient clinic. In addition, she was responsible for resident education and was instrumental in osteopathic accreditation for the program.

After her husband accepted a gastroenterology fellowship position, Dr. Kelts moved to Elmira, New York. While there, she practiced full-scope family medicine and served as the Associate Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She continued in these roles — providing both inpatient and outpatient services while teaching residents — until moving to Rapid City.

Passionate about her profession, she is double board-certified in family medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians & the American Board of Family Medicine.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

In her spare time, Dr. Kelts enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, traveling, and cooking.