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Dr. Kelly Galster, DO

General Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Kelly Galster, DO
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Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is a General Surgeon in Palmer, MA.
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Dr. Kelly Galster, DO

General Surgery* Age 41
Palmer, MA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is a General Surgeon in Palmer, MA.

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Dr. Galster graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is a General Surgeon in Palmer, MA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Galster currently practices at Baystate General Surgery - Palmer and are affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Dr. Galster has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Galster received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Galster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Galster is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
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Anorectal Abscess
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Breast Cancer
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Burn Injuries
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Tufts PPO
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    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Baystate General Surgery - Palmer
    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 370-5015

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Apr 16, 2024
Consistent and excellent, communicates well and nurses are the best
— Apr 16, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2009
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kelly Galster, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Galster's profile.

Dr. Galster frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kelly Galster, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Wing Hospital

    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA

  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center

    164 High St, Greenfield, MA