William Kethman

Colorectal Surgeon with extensive experience in medical technology and education

William Kethman is a colorectal surgeon currently affiliated with Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has extensive training and experience in the field of surgery, having completed his General Surgery residency at Stanford University from 2012 to 2019. Following this, he served as a Colorectal Surgery Fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from July 2019 to August 2020 before joining Ochsner Health in August 2020.1 2

Education and Early Career

Dr. Kethman earned his Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University (2004-2008) and subsequently received his Medical Doctorate from Tulane University School of Medicine (2008-2012). During his medical education, he was recognized for his contributions to the field and received several scholarships and awards.1 2

Professional Experience

In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Kethman has been involved in various entrepreneurial and research initiatives. He co-founded Tueo Health, which focuses on asthma management solutions, and founded NOvate Medical Technologies, which developed a medical device for umbilical cord management. He has also contributed to medical technology journalism as an author for Medgadget.1

Dr. Kethman is recognized for his commitment to surgical innovation and has participated in numerous quality improvement programs throughout his career. He is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and is affiliated with the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center.2 3

Experience

Colorectal Surgeon at Ochsner Health (August 2020 - Present)

Colorectal Surgery Fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (July 2019 - August 2020), Resident Surgeon at Stanford Health Care (June 2012 - June 2019), Co-Founder at Tueo Health (January 2016 - November 2018), Founder at NOvate Medical Technologies, LLC (January 2010 - January 2018), Author at Medgadget (January 2015 - January 2017), Fellow at Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign (July 2014 - July 2016), Founder at GetHealthy (May 2012 - June 2015)

Education

General Surgery Residency Program at Stanford University School of Medicine (2012 - 2019), Medical Doctorate at Tulane University School of Medicine (2008 - 2012), Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University (2004 - 2008)