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Meet the Doctors:
W. Patrick Kelsey, V, D.D.S., M.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Pat Kelsey was born and raised in Omaha. He attended Creighton University for his undergraduate education, majoring in Chemistry. Dr. Kelsey earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Creighton University School of Dentistry, then was accepted into the Periodontics residency program at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

While at OSU, Dr. Kelsey earned his Certificate in Periodontology and Masters of Science in Dentistry, and was chosen to be the program's Chief Resident during his third and final year.

Dr. Kelsey has achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, and is a Board Certified Periodontist. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and is a local member of the Nebraska Dental Association and the Omaha District Dental Society.

Besides spending time in private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the Creighton University School of Dentistry and is a Visiting Faculty Member at the UNMC College of Dentistry for the Postgraduate Periodontics program.

During his free time, Dr. Kelsey enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, officiating high school lacrosse and playing guitar.

Matthew R. Kelsey, D.D.S., M.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Matt Kelsey was born and raised in Omaha where he attended Creighton University for both his undergraduate and dental training.  After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, he attended the University of Minnesota where he earned a Certificate in Periodontology and Masters of Science in Dentistry for research related to cleaning methods around dental implants.

Following completion of his Periodontal residency, Dr. Kelsey lived and worked in the Twin Cities area for two years before moving back to Omaha to be closer to family.

Dr. Kelsey is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a Board Certified Periodontist.  He has been active within the dental communities where he lived, having joined several dental societies and continuing education groups in Minnesota, and served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota for both periodontal residents and dental students. 

Currently, Dr. Kelsey is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, the Nebraska Dental Association, the Omaha District Dental Society, and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics at Creighton University.

In his free time, Dr. Kelsey enjoys cooking with his wife, Laura, spending time with family and friends, experiencing the food scene in Omaha, and running.