Her journey continued as Medical Director for the Newark Health Department/FQHC, and presently, she holds the position of Medical Director at the Saint James Health Consortium of Health Services. Beyond her local impact, Dr. Kelly has contributed internationally through medical missions to regions including South America, the Caribbean, India, and Africa.
Recognition for her dedication has come from various organizations, including Essex County Hispanic Organizations, where she was honored as International Doctor of the Year for two consecutive years. Additionally, she has been recognized by the Hispanic Women Society, the Addiction Medicine Society, and several medical associations.
Dr. Kelly stands out in Essex County for her practice in holistic medicine and her commitment to patient care, emphasizing nutritional and lifestyle approaches to wellness.
Dr. Hortensia Kelly
Dr. Hortensia Kelly's journey in medicine began in her native Cuba before she immigrated to the United States. Settling in Newark, NJ, she balanced her education at Barringer High School with work as a pharmacist assistant.
Driven by her passion for medicine's societal impact, Dr. Kelly pursued a dual major in Anthropology and Biology at Rutgers University. Simultaneously, she interned as a Medical Research Assistant at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Graduating as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, she honed her skills through residencies in Internal and Family Medicine at various hospitals across Essex County.
In 2008, Dr. Kelly began practicing as a Family Medicine Physician at Rutgers University, later becoming Medical Director for Bergen County's Department of Corrections Health Services. She served as the sole bilingual Medical Consultant for the State of New Jersey Office of Disability Benefits while maintaining a private practice in Newark.
