About
Dr. John Kelley grew up in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and studied Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Georgia before earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony's in Colorado, during which he also pursued Integrative Medicine training through the University of Arizona. He later deepened his training through the Institute of Functional Medicine and spent several years practicing primary care in Boulder, Colorado.
In 2022, Dr. Kelley relocated with his family to Costa Rica, where he earned certification in the Bredesen Protocol through Apollo Health. This cutting-edge approach uses functional medicine principles to treat and prevent neurodegenerative disease. He met Dr. Ruan during that time and joined TCLM shortly after. His clinical approach focuses on listening closely, identifying root causes, and reversing chronic disease states. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, BA in Spanish and Portuguese
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, MD
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Anthony's in Colorado
Additional Training
Integrative Medicine training, University of Arizona; Institute of Functional Medicine training; Bredesen Protocol certification, Apollo Health
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kelley right for?
Dr. Kelley is a strong fit for patients dealing with chronic disease who want a root-cause approach. Adults managing neurodegenerative risk benefit from his Bredesen Protocol training. Patients with complex or long-standing conditions respond well to his thorough listening style. Spanish and Portuguese speakers will find he can communicate fluently in their language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kelley focuses on chronic disease, metabolic conditions, and neurodegenerative disease prevention. He uses functional medicine principles to identify underlying causes rather than managing symptoms alone. His clinical scope also includes preventive medicine and family medicine.
Yes, Dr. Kelley holds Bredesen Protocol certification through Apollo Health. He earned this certification while living in Costa Rica in 2022. The Bredesen Protocol applies functional medicine principles to treat and prevent neurodegenerative disease.
Dr. Kelley earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony's in Colorado. He pursued additional Integrative Medicine training through the University of Arizona and later trained through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Kelley speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently. Patients who prefer to communicate in either language can do so during their visits with him.
Dr. Kelley prioritizes close listening and root-cause identification. He works to reverse chronic disease states rather than simply manage them. His approach draws on functional medicine, integrative medicine, and preventive principles.
The Bredesen Protocol uses functional medicine principles to address and prevent neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Kelley holds certification in this protocol through Apollo Health. He integrates this approach for patients with neurological concerns or cognitive health goals.
Dr. Kelley specializes in Family Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. He also holds training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona. His focus areas include chronic disease reversal and neurodegenerative disease prevention.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026