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Dr. Kelly Galster, DO

Dr. Kelly Galster, DO

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is a general surgeon in Palmer, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Baystate General Surgery - Palmer

40 Wright St Palmer, MA 01069

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Dr. Galster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galster

4.6

18 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2023
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  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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No results
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Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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No results
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Jul 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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No results
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Jul 25, 2023
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No results
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No results
2 people found this helpful
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Definitely not Satisfied – Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steven N Charest – Apr 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Not Happy – Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Keith Audet – Sep 13, 2019
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No results
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No results
2 people found this helpful
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Afonso – Jul 20, 2019
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4 people found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2019
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Dr. Kelly Galster, DO is a general surgeon in Palmer, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baystate...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Baystate General Surgery - Palmer

Baystate General Surgery - Palmer40 Wright St Palmer, MA 01069
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baystate Wing Hospital

    40 Wright St
    Palmer, MA 01069
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center

    164 High St
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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