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About Me

Kelly Collado, MS, OTR/L, CHT, is an occupational therapist specializing in upper extremity musculoskeletal rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½. Earning her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University, Kelly has specialized in elbows, wrists, and hands since 2016 and became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2019.

Her clinical expertise spans complex trauma, nerve and tendon injuries, wound care, fractures, performing artists and treating high-level athletes¡ªincluding members of the Chicago Bulls (NBA). Highly skilled in custom orthotic fabrication, Kelly serves as a member of Shirley Ryan¡¯s interdisciplinary complex Nerve Care Clinic, working in close collaboration with physicians and surgeons.

Beyond the clinic, Kelly is deeply committed to education and leadership. She has lectured on upper extremity rehabilitation, contributed to lab instruction in the RUSH OTD program, and completed the APTA LAMP Leadership 101 program. A former Division I indoor volleyball captain who competes in open-level beach volleyball, Kelly brings a unique athletic perspective to her care. Conversational in Spanish, she is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment and believes that hands are our windows to the world, taking immense pride in facilitating her patients' independence.