About
Dr. Kelly Fordyce, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with 19 years in private practice. She grew up in South Orange County and completed her undergraduate degree with honors at UC Santa Barbara. She then earned her medical degree at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Her residency in Internal Medicine took place at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
Dr. Fordyce has practiced general internal medicine since 2002. She takes a natural approach wherever possible, educating patients on healthy diet, exercise, and balanced living. She is deeply interested in how nutrition and lifestyle shape long-term health. Her practice incorporates functional medicine basics, including root-cause thinking, stress reduction, and supplement guidance. A Southern California native, she lives in Ladera Ranch with her husband and children. Outside the office, she enjoys Pilates, cooking, hiking with her dogs, playing piano, reading, traveling, and attending church.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UC Santa Barbara, undergraduate degree, honors
Medical School
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fordyce right for?
Dr. Fordyce is a strong fit for adults who want a personal, ongoing relationship with their physician. Patients interested in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and root-cause thinking will find her approach well-matched to their goals. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her 19 years of internal medicine experience. She also serves patients seeking cosmetic services, travel vaccines, and preventive screenings alongside primary care. Her same-day availability makes her a practical choice for adults in Ladera Ranch needing responsive, accessible care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fordyce treats a broad range of adult conditions through her internal medicine practice. She manages chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and thyroid disorders alongside general adult health concerns. She also incorporates functional medicine principles to address lifestyle-related health issues at the root level.
Yes, Dr. Fordyce holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree at UC Irvine School of Medicine and completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
Dr. Fordyce takes a natural approach to medicine wherever possible. She educates patients on healthy diet, exercise, and stress reduction as core tools for long-term health. Her practice incorporates functional medicine basics, including root-cause analysis and supplement guidance, alongside conventional disease management.
Dr. Fordyce has practiced general internal medicine since 2002, bringing 19 years of private practice experience to her Ladera Ranch patients. She built her practice around personal, no-hassle care rooted in preventive and functional medicine principles.
Yes, Dr. Fordyce offers cosmetic services including Botox, dermal fillers, skin tag removal, and seborrheic dermatoses removal. Members also receive discounts on skincare products and nutritional supplements as part of their annual membership.
Yes, Dr. Fordyce holds staff privileges at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. She can follow her patients during hospital stays, maintaining continuity of care.
Dr. Fordyce provides annual physical exams that include body fat testing, EKGs, and spirometry lung function testing. She also offers nutrition counseling, preventive vaccines, and travel vaccines. Her preventive approach focuses on catching and addressing health risks early.
Dr. Fordyce completed her undergraduate degree with honors at UC Santa Barbara. She then earned her medical degree at UC Irvine School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026