DR SCOTT GAMMEL

Dr. Gammel is sought after for his expertise, compassion, and heart in serving and caring for others. His patients appreciate him for his professional high quality care, attentiveness, and friendliness.

He’s recognized for his leadership and is honored to have served as president of his practice and having served on the board and as medical director and department chairman at his affiliated physician owned five-star rated and center of excellence hospitals.

Dr Gammel is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and is committed to continuing medical education; during his career he has board re-certified multiple times even though not required. He continues maintenance of certification through the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Empathetic, conscientious, and compassionate combined with his expertise, experience, and commitment; he is known for his premium patient-focused care and dedicated service to his colleagues and hospitals. 

EDUCATION

  • POST GRADUATE

    Residency:
    Department of Anesthesiology
    Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, MN

    Internship:
    Department of Internal Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Omaha, NE

  • MEDICAL

    University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Omaha, NE
    M.D. Degree

  • PREMEDICAL

    Cornell University
    Ithaca, NY
    B.S. Degree with Distinction

    Creighton University
    Omaha, NE

  • HIGH SCHOOL

    Creighton Preparatory School
    Omaha, NE

MEDICAL LICENSURE

He is currently licensed in Arizona, Louisiana, and Nebraska.

Dr. Gammel has previously held medical licenses also in Colorado, Iowa, Florida, and Minnesota; all in good standing. 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

  • American Board of Anesthesiology Board Certified

  • American Board of Anesthesiology Subspecialty Certification Pain Management

  • Diplomate American Board of Pain Medicine

  • Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners

memberships

American Board of Anesthesiology | American Society of Anesthesiologists | American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | American Board of Pain Medicine | Catholic Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS

  • Anesthesiology Review | Faust | Gammel

    Anesthesiology Review

    by Ronald J. Faust, et al. Editions 1-4.

  • Delayed Onset of Malignant Hyperthermia Induced by Isoflurane and Desflurane Compared to Halothane in Susceptible Swine | Gammel

    Delayed Onset of Malignant Hyperthermia Induced by Isoflurane and Desflurane Compared to Halothane in Susceptible Swine

    by Denise J. Wedel, M. D., Scott A. Gammel, M.D., et al.

    Anesthesiology 78: 1138-1144, June 1993

  • Anesthesia and Analgesia | Gammel

    Horner’s Syndrome Associated with Brachial Plexus Anesthesia Using an Axillary Catheter

    by Robert Lennon, D.O., Scott A. Gammel, M.D.

    Anesthesia and Analgesia 74(2): 311 February, 1992

PRESENTATIONS

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Heartland Association of Orthopedic Professionals
Des Moines, IA

Neuropathic Pain-Decisions in Pain Management

Lafayette, LA

Chronic Pain Therapy

Nurse Accreditation Program
Lafayette, LA

 
Operating Room | Scott Gammel | Lafayette

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Transesophageal Echocardiography Anesthesia Fellow
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Liver Transplant Anesthesia Fellow
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Advanced Elective Training in Cardiac and Neuroanesthesia
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Externship in Obstetrical Anesthesiology
Bowman Gray Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC

Externship in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH

PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

 

SGA Anesthesiology
(SGAA)

Scottsdale, AZ
2019 - present

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Lafayette, LA
2005 - 2019

Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants/
Louisiana Pain Management
APC/LPM

Lafayette, LA
1994 - 2019

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain

The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana
(Formerly Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana)
Lafayette, LA
1994 - 2012

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain

Park Place Surgical Hospital
Lafayette, LA
1999 - 2019

Medical Center Anesthesiologists (MCA)

Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, IA
1991 - 1994

professional service and accomplishments

 

PRESIDENT, Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants/
Louisiana Pain Management

Lafayette, LA
2009 - 2014
2003 - 2005
1998 - 2001

 

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Park Place Surgical Hospital

Lafayette, LA
2003 - 2019

 

CHAIRMAN, Department of Anesthesia
The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana

(formerly Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana)
Lafayette, LA
2008 - 2012

 

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Department of Surgery
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana

Lafayette, LA
1997 - 2001

 

CHAIRMAN, Medical Advisory Committee
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana

Lafayette, LA
1997

 

MEMBER, Medical Executive Committee
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana

Lafayette, LA
1997 - 2001

 

MEMBER, Credentials Committee
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana

Lafayette, LA
1996 - 1997

 

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana

Lafayette, LA
1996, 2003

 
Co Chair Obstetrical Section Anesthesia | Scott Gammel | Lafayette

CO-CHAIR, Obstetrical Section Anesthesia
Mercy Hospital

Des Moines, IA
1992 - 1994

 

CO-CHAIR, Interdisciplinary Pain Committee
Mercy Hospital

Des Moines, IA
1992 - 1994

 

MEMBER, Operating Room and Post Anesthesia
Recovery Room Committee, Mercy Hospital

Des Moines, IA
1992 - 1994

What Patients Are Saying

  • D.A.

    “Dear Dr Gammel,

    I’m writing to “Thank you” for the wonderful treatment you have given me throughout the last four years, for my RSD condition affecting my left ankle and foot.

    I truly believe that without your outstanding professional care, I would not be walking today, and for that, I will forever be grateful to you!”

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  • D.M.

    “Dear Doctor Gammel,

    I couldn’t have asked for a more professional and expert physician to come to my assistance when I needed it the most. . . I honestly do not think that over the past nearly twelve years that I could have been treated by a more compassionate and empathetic physician. I truly believe that you are the best doctor that I have ever had.

    During all the time that you have served as my pain management doctor, every single time that I requested your assistance regarding any issue that I was dealing with, you answered my request not only promptly, but also with the utmost in professional courtesy and care. For that Dr. Gammel, I am extremely appreciative and deeply grateful and I will never forget your loving kindness.”

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  • S.C.

    “Dr Gammel:

    No words can express how thankful and grateful I and my family are for your expert care and healing gifts.

    Because of you and your care I have been given back my life. Now I am able to continue to work and enjoy my family and grandkids, not to mention avoid surgery.”

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  • M.M.

    “Dear Dr Gammel,

    Thank you for being my pain management doctor. You have helped me to improve my quality of life to a point that my life is good and I can once again do the things I enjoy.”

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  • A.M.

    “I have learned so much from you, not just medical knowledge but what it means to be genuine, kind and compassionate all while having confidence and integrity.”

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  • R.P.

    “Dear Dr Scott,

    This State needs the care and genuine concern that you have shown for your patients. You have really helped me during my chronic pain problems.”

    ANOTHER ONE IS SAYING >>>

  • V.A.

    “Dear Dr Gammel,

    There is no way I can even thank you enough for the help and kindness you have shown me. You are one of the most dedicated, professional, and compassionate physicians I have ever had the blessing to know.

    Beyond being an extraordinary physician you are one of the finest people I have been blessed to meet.

    You treat me as a person rather than a number or a diagnosis. And you care. You give me hope.”

    ANOTHER ONE IS SAYING >>>

  • G.M.

    “…We talked to Dr Scott Gammel and he answered all our questions and took time with us, I was truely impressed with him. I only wish all doctors were like him. You have a truly excellent doctor on your staff.”

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  • D.M.

    “Dear Dr Gammel,

    Please accept my sincere appreciation for your special kindness and care during my “surgical procedure”.

    I needed courage and your visit before was a great help. I thanked God for a special person like you, who was making this time in my life easier to undertake.

    Thanks a million,

    Sincerely.”

    ANOTHER ONE IS SAYING >>>

From Distinguished References

  • D.R.

    Past Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic

    “Evaluations by our staff indicate that he is a caring and compassionate physician who is very eager and dedicated. His evaluations note repeatedly that he uses good judgment in his practice and is easy with which to work.

    I do not hesitate to give him an outstanding recommendation. Perhaps the best recommendation, however, is to note that we talked to him about joining the Mayo staff.”

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  • R.C.

    Past Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic

    “[Dr Gammel] has received training in all areas of anesthesia and has consistently been above average.

    My personal contact with Dr Gammel as a resident in the neurosurgical operating rooms and on call has been considerable. His work habits are excellent, he has good social skills, and is technically facile.

    Dr Gammel is always willing to inconvenience himself to do that little extra to help out a colleague.”

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  • R.F.

    Past Chairman, Division of Anesthesia Education, Mayo Clinic

    “Doctor Gammel’s performance was outstanding from the start of his residency. His evaluations frequently praise his care of patients and his medical judgement.

    Doctor Gammel completed an elective rotation in laboratory research and he showed during that time that he had the talent to do well in this aspect of anesthesia as well. His anesthesia training had also included special rotations in regional anesthesia, cardiovascular anesthesia, and pain management. He had also elected off-campus rotations to our affiliations in pediatric anesthesia (Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio) and obstetric anesthesia (Bowman Gray, Winston-Salem, North Carolina). Thus he was one of the most versatile residents coming out of our program.

    Scott was an extremely likable guy who was easy to get to know and very popular amongst the staff and resident colleagues. He got along well with paramedical personnel as well. There was never any question of his ethical standards.

    I confidently give him my highest recommendation.”

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