Baystate Mary Lane Hospital welcomes general surgeon, Dr. Kelly Galster to its Medical Staff

Dr. Galster is a welcome addition to our medical staff,” said Dr. Shafeeq Ahmed, Acting President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.   “He will be a great asset to our patients who need emergency or routine surgical care as we continue our mission to meet the needs of patients in our community.” 

Dr. Galster received his bachelor’s degree in Biology and Pre-Medicine from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri.  He completed his Internship and Residency in General Surgery at McLaren-Oakland Hospital, located in Pontiac, Michigan.  

Dr. Galster speaks of a lifelong desire to help people through medicine.  “I knew surgery was my calling because I’ve always been passionate about the workings of the human body and the ability to actively cure physical ailments,” said Dr. Galster. “I feel a tremendous amount of satisfaction being an active part in alleviating my patients' illness so that they may enjoy life again.”   

In addition to his passion for surgical medicine, Dr. Galster enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring the landscape with his two dogs, Fiona, a lab pointer-mix, and his Newfoundland, Brenna.  

“I come to New England from the Midwest,” said Dr. Galster. “The scenery out here is nothing like I have seen before, it is absolutely gorgeous. In the short time I have been here, I've already discovered people are very friendly and welcoming.” 

Dr. Galster is accepting new patients; his office is located at BMP-Mary Lane Surgery, Suite 1, Gilbert Wing, located at the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, for more information or to make an appointment call 413-967-2800.