Summary

Dr. Kelly Galster treats chronic kidney disease and acute pancreatitis, and performs colonoscopy and lower GI endoscopy as part of his surgery practice. He is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital and sees patients in Palmer, Massachusetts. Dr. Galster earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed his residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital in 2014. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Galster 3.67 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 17 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • McLaren Oakland Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Baystate General Surgery - Palmer

40 Wright StPalmer, MA 01069
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Palmer , MAWest Springfield , MAHadley , MAWestfield , MA
Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kelly O. Galster

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Health New England - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Well Sense Health Plan
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Kelly O. Galster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Kelly O. Galster has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Kelly O. Galster holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2009.

NPI Number

Kelly O. Galster's NPI number is 1871722272.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kelly Galster accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Kelly Galster accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Kelly Galster's office located?
Kelly Galster's office is located at 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA, 01069.
Does Kelly Galster accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Kelly Galster has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Kelly Galster accepting new patients?
Kelly Galster is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Kelly Galster's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Kelly Galster affiliated with?
Kelly Galster is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital.

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