William Kethman, MD

4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 81 Patient Verified Ratings

Dr. William Kethman was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and medical doctorate from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his general surgery residency at Stanford University and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University. He completed a research fellowship at the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering health technology innovators and leading the transition to a value-driven innovation ecosystem. He joined the staff at Ochsner Health in August 2020. Dr. Kethmans professional interests are in leveraging technology to improve the care we provide patients. He has founded several medical technology companies and developed software and mobile applications focused on his goal of improving healthcare through innovation. Dr. Kethman is committed to treating all colorectal disorders, with particular clinical interests in complex re-operative surgery, minimally invasive management of colon and rectal cancers, and inflammatory bowel disease. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He is a member of the Cancer Surgery Standards Program Implementation and Integration Committee for the American College of Surgeons and is the Colorectal Surgery Director of Quality for Ochsner Health.

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Medical Education

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Medicine

Internship

Stanford Healthcare
Field of Study: General Surgery

Residency

Stanford Healthcare
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

University Hospitals - Cleveland Medical Center
Field of Study: Colon and Rectal Surgery

Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign
Field of Study: Healthcare Innovation

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January 2023

Dr Kethman is absolutely the best care provider I have worked with. He is straight forward...makes stuff happen when it needs to and has the patient forefront always. He goes over and above for his patients.

MD made me very comfortable, thorough explanation of possible treatment, excellent "bedside" manner

Dr Kethman is the absolute best doctor I have ever seen.

Great interface with Doctor, very informative.

December 2022

Dr Kethman is genuinely concerned about his patient and has the greatest bedside manner.

Dr.Kethman is very easy to talk with concerning issues, compassionate and friendly.

Good

Dr. Kethman was easy to communicate with. He answered all of my questions and put me at ease with the results of my urogram. He was courteous and totally professional and I'd highly recommend him as a G.I. Physician.

Dr. Kethman saved my life. He has the best bed side manner and he is brillant

Great.

He is wonderful.

Dr. K & his nurse were very thorough & caring.

November 2022

Dr. Kethman's caring concern, communication skills and compassionate nature enables what could be an awkward visit - a rectal/colon exam - to become in reality a comfortable experience.

I love this doctor

We already feel a close connection with Dr. Kethman and his staff. That is so important to us with my husband needing another surgery.

September 2022

August 2022

Excellent, fantastic care

Dr. Kethmen is exceptional. Always polite and profession. Very knowledgeable. He goes well above and beyond any other doctor/surgeon.

July 2022

Excellent

June 2022

Dr. is great!

May 2022

Dr. Kethman did a wonderful in correcting my GI track. I am in much better health.

Dr. William Kethman always asks questions to understand where the patient (my husband) is at the time of visit. He makes sure he understands correctly what my husband is trying to explain in how he has been feeling. He gives suggestions on how my husband can improve some issues & reassures him that it may take time for some things to get better. We are very pleased with his care. As I said before, we would highly recommend him as a doctor to friends & family.

Good Experience

Kethman is great!

July 2021

Very caring

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August 2021

Dr. Kethman as well as his staff Taylor were amazing to work with. He is very knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable during the exam. I will recommend him to friends and family.

Our Response:
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best!

February 2022

Dr. Kethman is very knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. He explains procedures well and is very thorough and clear when giving you the results. I can highly recommend Dr. Kethman.

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

March 2022

Dr Kethman is the first doctor on the coast that has been 100% involved in my care process. He read all of my notes from previous doctors and has been extremely attentive to my needs and involved every step of the way. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone that will listen. He is fantastic!!

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

April 2022

Dr. Kethman was very easy to speak to and explained everything on my level. He made the examination comfortable and yet professional, never embarrassing. Very impressed with him on all levels and also with his staff.

Dr. Kethman is a very down to earth and caring doctor. He is well educated in his field of medicine. I have nothing but good things to say about him. Dr. Kethman has been my doctor for almost two years now and will continue to be.

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.

Okay it’s nice to know that I have the top surgery Team in the south Thanks to Oschner, Dr Kethman, and Dr Ray for the expert professional treatment and care!

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

Awesome bedside manner.

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It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

Dr William Kethman is a excellent physician, a surgeon who cares about his patients well being, promoting a better quality of life. God bless Dr Kethman.

Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

He's a really caring Doctor an even though I am really hurting he did what he had to, Thanks Doc and his team Care's just as much. I am blessed to have him on my side!

They did a twonderful job

Our Response:
Thank you so much for this five-star review! We are thrilled to see we provided you with top-notch care.

October 2022

Dr. Kethman is awesome! He is so confident and knowledgeable. Dr. Kethman fully explained the reason for my partial colectomy in terms that I could understand. He gave me a pictorial view of the procedure. He has a great personality. As a result, I was at ease and relaxed about my upcoming surgery. My surgery went very well and happened just like Dr. Kethman said. I highly recommend him!

Dr Kethman was absolutely amazing. He cared for my grandmother up until the moment she passed away. He truly cared for her as a person as well as a patient. He was there every morning as well as at night if she needed him. He would never just send the dr on call, it was always him that would see her. He truly is an amazing dr and person and would recommend him to anyone. A doctor like that is rare and he deserves every bit of a good review. Thank you Dr Kethman for doing your absolute best for her. It is appreciated more than you know.

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