William Kethman, MD

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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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

January 2024

Everything went well.

December 2023

Dr. Kethman has a calming personality and explained treatments in an easy to understand way.

Dr. Kethman is excellent.

Dr. Kethman is informative, instructive, concerned and attentive to my questions and concerns.

Care provider discussed options with me

Always well pleased with Dr. Kethman answering all questions & concerns. His compassion & knowledge fills us with confidence.

November 2023

Overall Dr. Kethman did a great job in the way he provided information and treatment during visit and for the examination.

Dr. Kethman goes above and beyond for his patients.

Excellent.

October 2023

Dr. Kethman was very professional & thorough He asked & answered many questions to my satisfaction. He provided advice & recommendations for care & treatment. I would highly recommend.

Dr. Kethman is outstanding. He is extremely intelligent, professional, and caring. He is, by far, one of the best physicians in any field that I have known.

I'd recommend this doctor to everyone.

He was with me for about 40 mins. He was very informative. He was very sympathetic with his diagnosis . I loved him a lot because he takes his time with you.

August 2023

Outstanding

All good

June 2023

Dr Kethma was excellent doctor met and concern with my needs Made me feel relax and took care of what was going on with Me I would highly recommend him to my friends I left feeling great and he made me feel calm and relax after visit I really spoke highly to my friends Already Thanks Dr Kethman

Dr. Kethman & assistance thoroughly went over everything (procedure, the before & after) and kept up with progress.

Dr. Kethman explained everything thoroughly & laid out an initial treatment plan that is being followed. He has followed up several times w/results of new tests.

May 2023

As sick as my Mother was, Dr. Kethmann and his staff has made her feel comfortable and assured her that she will be well.

Very good

I cannot recommend Dr. Kethman enough. He has wonderful bedside manner. He is friendly and caring, yet still professional. He is very knowledgeable and actually takes the time to explain what is causing the problem. It is truly a pleasure seeing this provider. I feel lucky to be in such excellent care.

Everything was explained in detail. My procedure, recovery & aftercare were all positive, even the pain experienced was expected as explained & managed quite well.

April 2023

This was great experience from start to end.

Dr. Kethman is first class. Although he was needed a for an urgent surgery, he took the time to address my concerns. At no time did I feel rushed or talked down to.

March 2024

Dr Kethman was my surgeon Feb 11, 2024 when I had to have major emergency surgery. I was really scared and he went over and beyond to explain everything to me. He was OUTSTANDING! Extremely competent, KIND, warm, down to earth. He took excellent care of me and he has a bedside manner ALL doctors should have. I cannot recommend him enough.

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On behalf of Ochsner Health, 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!

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September 2023

Dr. Kethman and his team are outstanding. They went above and beyond through every step from the initial clinic visit, outpatient surgery, to post operative care. Could not be more satisfied or expect a better outcome. Thank you.

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!

As a new patient, I was extremely apprehensive going into my initial appointment. However, the nurse set out to make sure I was at ease. In walks Dr. Kethman and I was SO relieved to have found such an amazing doctor and team. Above and beyond is an understatement! Questions were answered, humor was made in light of my horrible anxiety and confidence gained that I was going to receive the best care possible. VERY thorough and informative. We need more doctors like this. Highly recommend!!!

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We're all about great people and exceptional service. We will let our team know about your wonderful feedback. We appreciate the review and we hope you continue to heal and get back to what you love.

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!

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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!

September 2022

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.

June 2022

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!

May 2022

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!

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!

August 2021

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!

April 2022

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.

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.

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!

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.

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