Biography

Dr. Klaus Friedrich Koelbel received his medical degree from the University of Ulm Faculty of Medicine in Germany. Following this, he completed his residency at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Dr. Koelbel is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Dr. Koelbel’s expertise is in hospital medicine, hospice, and palliative care. He currently practices at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in the Department of Palliative Care.

Education and Training

Medical School

Ulm University/Albert Einstein Allee 7
Year Completed: 2001

Ulm University
Field of Study: MD

Internship

Kreiskrankenhaus Husum

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 2006

Residency

Husum General Hospital
Year Completed: 2003

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 2008

Fellowship

Martin Luther Hospital
Field of Study: Gastroenterology
Year Completed: 2010

St. Franziskus Hospital
Field of Study: Gastroenterology
Year Completed: 2011

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine