Kathleen Martinelli, PA-C
Treatment & Services
- Fracture Care
- Heel Injections
- Non Operative Treatment Of Arthritis, Fractures, Sprains And General Orthopaedics
- Non-Surgical Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Bunions
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
- Flatfoot
- Foot & Ankle Arthritis
- Foot & Ankle Fractures Malunion
- Foot & Ankle Fractures Nonunion
- Foot & Ankle Injuries
- Foot Ankle Deformities
- Foot Deformities
- Foot Injuries
- Foot Trauma
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hallux Valgus
- Hammertoes
- Mallet Toes
- Morton's Neuroma
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View All PlansAbout Kathleen Martinelli, PA-C
Kathleen (Katy) Martinelli, MHS, PA-C is a 2002 graduate of the Duke Physician Assistant program and has spent the last 15 years practicing mainly in orthopaedics. She has worked extensively with physicians in a variety of orthopaedic subspecialties which include sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, adult reconstruction and foot and ankle orthopaedics.
Katy has also spent much of her career as an educator of both students and peers through her extensive lecturing at national conferences and a variety of Physician Assistant Programs around the country. Teaching is a passion of hers and she enjoys the opportunity to share her knowledge with others whenever possible.
When she is not working in the Foot and Ankle department here at the Cleveland Clinic, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and two children.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - Duke University
Master of Health Sciences
Durham,
NC USA
2002
Undergraduate - Wake Forest University
Biology
Winston-Salem,
NC USA
1997
Certifications
- Physician Assistant
Research & Publications
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119 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
very great I'm happy to my foot doctor she understands that I'm in pain for a while we going to step further to find out the problem
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
I first tried to schedule with a physician but earliest was 2 months out. when my foot started swelling they offered spot with PA. She was really great.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
Excellent care provider. Answered my questions and provided useful feedback.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2020
I love my doctor she is very caring and wants the best for me
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020
Kathlene was fantastic! She asked and answered all questions, plus brought in Dr Pinney to meet with me also. Thank you Kathlene and Dr Pinney!
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020
Kathlene and Dr Pinney were both fantastic!
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2019
I quite honestly think she's one of the best doctors I've ever seen! caring, responsive, solution oriented.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2019
the physician's assistant was really nice and personable.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019
I was feeling bad in pain but when the doctor came in she was all smiles so nice and caring she really took care of me I thanked her for brightening my day and making me feel 100
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019
It took me a week or so to get in to see a physicians assistant.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2019
excellent doctor