LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Galveston, TX

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment

Biography: Dr. Michael Keller grew up in the Cypress area where he is now a 3rd generation physician. He grew up shadowing his father and now partner, Dr. Kim Keller. He also shadowed his uncle, Dr. Michael G. Keller, who practiced family medicine and heard many stories of his grandfather, Dr. Glen Keller. Dr. Keller attended Baylor University in Waco for undergraduate, where he graduated with a biology major and minors in both chemistry and business administration.He then came back to Houston where he attended the University of Texas atHouston Medical School, now called the McGovern Medical School. Upon completing medical school, Dr. Keller moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he completed his general surgery training at UPMC Mercy. While there, he was awarded the laparoscopic achievement award (for most skilled with laparoscopic techniques of surgery). Dr. Keller is certified by DaVinci and has now performed more than 500 robotic surgeries including complex hernias, hiatal hernias, as well as colon and rectal surgeries. In addition to surgery, Dr. Keller also performs colonoscopies. Dr. Keller enjoys watching Baylor sports, the Houston Astros, and the Houston Texans. He also enjoys time with his wife and 2 children.

Biography: Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Caroline Kim, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Biography: Dr. Amir Karni, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Amir Karni, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Robert Ochoa, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Baytown, TX. Dr. Robert Ochoa, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Kelly Gilmore, MD, received her undergraduate degree in biology from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and completed her medical degree at the Universidad State Autonoma de Guadalajara, in Mexico, followed by a Fifth Pathway Certificate at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. She completed a general surgery internship at Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle, N.Y., followed by residency in general surgery and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.Dr. Gilmore is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society, the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Texas Medical Association.Dr. Gilmore specializes in colon and rectal surgery. She has special interests in pelvic floor disorders, rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, constipation, as well as surgeries of anal disorders to include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, anal warts, abscesses and pilonidal disease. She also treats full spectrum of colon and rectal disease to include colonoscopies and surgeries for cancer and benign disease. She performs laparoscopic, single incision laparoscopic surgery, as well as robotic surgeries. Her research into the short-term efficacy and safety in patients undergoing transanal hemorrhoidopexy with dearterialization (THD) has been submitted for publication by The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in Houston.Dr. Gilmore has proudly served in the United States Army as an enlisted soldier as well as a commissioned officer. She served in multiple locations stateside as well as overseas with a deployment to Saudi Arabia. She received multiple commendations and medals to include ROTC Corps Commander, George C. Marshall Award and Parachutist Badge.