Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge (SGBR) welcomed David Kelter, MD, as the 20th fellow to be trained by the group. Kelter was chosen from 83 applicants for the highly selective program for 2024-2025.
Under the guidance of the experienced physicians at SGBR, fellows like Kelter gain hands-on training and gradually assume the role of primary surgeon. The program focuses on minimally invasive and robotic surgeries to ensure fellows acquire extensive expertise in these advanced techniques.
Kelter earned an undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., and a Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George, Grenada. He completed his residency in general surgery at Inspira Health Network in Vineland, N.J.
Mark G. Hausmann, MD, FACS, FASMBS, a partner at SGBR, stated, "Dr. Kelter’s experience and passion for minimally invasive surgery and interest in improving the lives of his patients are a perfect fit for our fellowship program and our practice. We look forward to working with him."
Kelter's arrival also marks the departure of the current fellow, James "Tee" Griscom, MD. SGBR wishes Griscom the best of luck in his future endeavors in Tennessee.
For 20 years, SGBR has provided advanced surgical training in GI MIS, bariatrics, complex gastrointestinal surgery, foregut, biliary, and liver surgery.
"Our fellowship program is well-respected, and it allows us to attract top talent to Baton Rouge. Many of the well-trained surgeons in our community today were trained right here at Our Lady of the Lake with the Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge," Hausmann said.