Dr. Shelley Gabel MD is a key member of our general surgery team at Surgical Associates. Her specialties are General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Metabolic Surgery.
Dr. Shelley Gabel
Professional & Personal Background
Minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon Shelley Gabel, MD, values the opportunity to make a lasting difference in her patients’ lives, particularly by helping them achieve better health through metabolic and weight loss surgery. She also finds great fulfillment in caring for acutely ill patients by providing safe and timely surgical care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Gabel enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their border collie. She and her family enjoy gardening, hiking, traveling and exploring new places. She also enjoys baking and refurbishing antique furniture.
Education & Certifications
Special Medical Interests
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Foregut Surgery
- Metabolic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques
Medical Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
- Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency
- General Surgery Residency, University of Michigan Health–Sparrow, Lansing, Michigan
Fellowship
- Minimally Invasive Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Certifications
- Wisconsin Medical License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
