About Western Arkansas Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Surgery Center
I am a plastic surgeon with multiple sub-specialties, with emphasis in hand and upper extremity, micro surgery, general plastic and cosmetic surgery. I am also board certified in plastic surgery and hand surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. The practice is accredited by the Joint Commission of Hospitals Organization Accreditation.
Location & Contact
3501 W.E. Knight Drive, Ste. B | Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
479.709.8300 or 877.709.7100 | jameskelly3md.com
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve conquered? Overcoming a spartan childhood to
become a surgeon.
What’s the most sentimental thing you own? My watch. It was given to me as my one-year anniversary gift from my wife, who at the time couldn’t really afford to buy it for me. (She used her savings.)
What’s the farthest you’ve been from home? Port Elizabeth, South Africa, which is 9,062 miles from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What do you love about fall in Arkansas? Cool, crisp mornings and fall colors. Both remind me of my home state of Vermont.
Strangest place you’ve called the Hogs? On a Royal Caribbean Cruise at the dock in
Nassau, Bahamas.
What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? Pot roast.
Who was your first grade teacher? Who was your best friend that year? My first grade teacher was Sister Helen and my best friend was Steve Baker, who is still my friend today.
What was your first job? Driving a tractor when I was ten years old. I saved my paychecks to buy a 20-gauge shotgun.
Do you have pets? Three Yorkies: Maddie, Lilly and Ellie; a German Shorthair named Gunner; a duck named Daisy; a Yellow Nape Green Amazon Parrot named Kiwi; two cats named Frodo and Jack; ten Koi fish (no names).
What’s something your mama always said? OH Geezum!
What’s the best advice you ever got from your parents? Do your best.
What’s something that’s gone out of style that you wish would make a comeback? Classic rock.
What do you love about being a doctor? As a surgeon I have the ability to make a difference in people’s lives.
What are three things in your car’s console? ChapStick®, change, and a coffee travel mug.
What’s the secret to living life well? Don’t be afraid to take a risk.
If you could take a year off and do anything you wanted, what would it be? Fly myself around the world.
What was your favorite song when you were in high school? “Taking Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive.
What’s your favorite place in Arkansas? The White Rock area of the National Forest.
What are your hobbies? I am a licensed commercial pilot and love to fly. I am an avid hunter and enjoy trap shooting. I love to ski, dive, smoke barbeque, and travel. And, I love a really good cup of coffee.
