About
Dr. Kelli Keller is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Open Hands DPC in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She graduated with honors from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. Her residency training began with an intern year in Internal Medicine, then transitioned to Family Medicine to include pediatric patients. She completed her residency in 2016. Dr. Keller holds dual board certifications: one in Family Medicine and one in Manual Manipulative Treatment (OMT). She also holds certification through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners as a DOT physical examiner.
Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Keller witnessed firsthand how communication breakdowns in healthcare harm patients. Her grandfather was hospitalized three times in a single year due to those breakdowns. That experience set her on the path to medicine and drew her to the DPC model, which she encountered during residency. Her clinical passions include weight management, diabetes prevention, women's health, osteopathic manipulative treatment, and stress management. She created the P31:17 fitness and wellness program for women, combining scripture with exercise. She volunteers at The Post Clinic in Mt. Sterling, providing free care to patients facing financial hardship. com each summer. Her guiding belief: she was born to help people be healthy enough to pursue their own purpose.
Education & Training
Medical School
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (UPIKE KYCOM), graduated with honors, 2013
Residency
Internal Medicine (intern year) then Family Medicine, completed 2016
Additional Training
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners certification for DOT physicals (2022)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Keller right for?
Dr. Kelli Keller is a strong fit for adults, children, and families in the Mt. Sterling area seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, or high cholesterol benefit from her preventive and management-focused approach. She also serves patients interested in weight management, including the GLP-1 program. Women looking for a faith-informed wellness community find a natural fit in her P31:17 program and Wellness Foundations Events. Commercial drivers, CDL holders, and veterans needing DOT physicals or C&P exams can schedule directly with Dr. Keller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Keller treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, heart disease, depression, anxiety, arthritis, osteoporosis, lung disease, allergies, and headaches. She also manages sinus and respiratory infections, UTIs, and acute illnesses. Her scope covers patients of all ages, from children to older adults.
Yes. Dr. Keller holds board certification in Family Medicine and a separate board certification in Manual Manipulative Treatment (OMT). She also holds certification through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, qualifying her to perform DOT physical exams through 2032.
OMT stands for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. It is a hands-on therapy that addresses joint and spine issues, lymphatic drainage, and acute or chronic pain. Dr. Keller holds board certification specifically in OMT and incorporates it into patient care at Open Hands DPC. She also provides online home OMT videos for members to use between visits.
Dr. Keller graduated with honors from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, now known as UPIKE KYCOM, in 2013. She completed her residency in 2016, starting with an Internal Medicine intern year before transitioning to Family Medicine. That path gave her clinical depth across both adult and pediatric care.
Yes. Dr. Keller transitioned to Family Medicine during residency specifically to include pediatric patients. She sees patients of all ages and offers family membership pricing that includes children up to age 22.
Yes. Dr. Keller is a certified medical examiner through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. She performs DOT physicals for $100. Her certification runs through August 2032. CDL physicals are also available at Open Hands DPC.
Yes. Dr. Keller offers a GLP-1 injection program using tirzepatide with B12. Patients must first attend a Wellness Foundations Event before starting the program. Dr. Keller is passionate about weight management and diabetes prevention and integrates both into her broader clinical approach.
Dr. Keller prioritizes catching problems before they escalate. She offers comprehensive lab panels, annual wellness exams, DEXA scans for bone density, and skin checks. She also educates patients through a monthly wellness newsletter and Community Wellness Foundations Events that cover rest, activity, and nutrition.
Yes. Dr. Keller performs C&P exams for veterans through Leidos QTC by appointment at The Clinic location. Veterans schedule their appointments through the QTC system. She welcomes the opportunity to serve those who have served.
Dr. Keller grew up in Eastern Kentucky and saw her grandfather hospitalized three times in one year due to healthcare communication failures. That experience motivated her to become a physician. She attended a medical school with a mission to increase physician presence in rural and underserved areas, and she built her practice specifically to serve that community.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026