Kelly D. Krohn BA, MD, FACR, CCD

Kelly Krohn, MD is a board certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. His primary interests are metabolic bone diseases, non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis, fracture healing, spine fusion and rehabilitation in the elderly.
Dr. Krohn served as the Senior Medical Advisor for Eli Lilly for 10 years from 2006-2016 with primary responsibility for the Forteo osteoporosis medical team as well as working with the global team with multiple Forteo projects. Prior to his role with Eli Lilly, Dr. Krohn served as Director of Clinical Research at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He previously served as the Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director at the Oregon Health and Sciences University, where he had a joint appointment in the departments of Medicine and Orthopedics. Dr. Krohn served as the team physician for the Portland Rockies as part of the Colorado Rockies medical team
Dr. Krohn completed his rheumatology fellowship at Indiana University and internal medicine residency at Creighton University. He obtained his medical degree from Creighton University and his bachelor’s degree from Jamestown College. Dr. Krohn is a member of several professional organizations, including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Orthopaedic Research Society, American College of Rheumatology and the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. He remains active in academic research and is a contributor to numerous journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters.