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William Kethman, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
William Kethman, MD
Senior Lecturer of Surgery at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
5 of 5 Stars
Based on 78 Patient Verified Ratings
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William Kethman, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
141 Twin Oaks Drive
Raceland, LA 70394

Biography

Dr. William Kethman is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and raised in Houston. 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. Kethman's professional interests are in leveraging technology to improve the care provided to 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 and is the director of The Commission on Cancer and Colorectal Surgery Quality Lead for Ochsner Health.

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Education and Training

Medical School

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

Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign
Field of Study: Healthcare Innovation

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

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Dr. Kethman is extremely caring and knowledgeable.

October 2024

Dr. William Kethman is great doctor that tells you about the complete explanation about you surgery from the beginning to end and is willing to answer any questions about a concern with no sugarcoating !! Great Doctor

October 2024

He explained everything that that was going to happen

October 2024

Doctor Kethman was excellent.

October 2024

Dr. Kethman is the very BEST. He is knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner. I would & have recommended him to anyone in need of colorectal surgeon.

September 2024

Explained condition well and appointment wasn't rushed. I would highly recommend him.

September 2024

Dr. Kethman, William C. is very good, polite and understanding and concerned.

September 2024

Dr.Kethman took his time, explained everything thoroughly, was compassionate.

September 2024

Dr. William Kethman is an excellent doctor I recommend him to anybody.

September 2024

Very satisfied

August 2024

The best

August 2024

I was listened to like I have not been in the last 15 years I have sought treatment for my issues. I was told immediately of something that was found that no other Dr has seen, felt or mentioned.

August 2024

Doctor and nurse was caring

August 2024

Excellent communication skills

July 2024

Dr. Kethman was fantastic. Would recommend to others.

July 2024

Liked the Dr. Very much, down to earth and very helpful

July 2024

Dr. Kethman has a VERY good "bedside manner". He listened to my concerns and answered my questions without being condescending. He seemed very concerned about my wellbeing. I appreciate that in a physician

July 2024

Was well informed.

July 2024

Dr. Kethman is such a wonderful physician/surgeon. He is so passionate about his profession and has a great bedside manor. Would recommend him to anyone in need of GI services.

June 2024

The dr made me feel so comfortable and took his time explaining my choices of making me feel better.He told me step by step of what he was going to do. Awesome doctor

June 2024

Dr. was very detailed, took his time and appeared to care.

June 2024

I would rec. Dr. Kethman & staff to ANYONE!

May 2024

Dr. Kethman is my hero. He brought me back from death's door on two occasions including my much needed surgery.

May 2024

Great provider, knowledgeable, down to earth. Nice guy.