Gaylen Kelton, M.D.
Indiana University Department of Family Medicine
Bowen Research Center

Medical Director IU/Methodist FPC, Maternity Care Director, Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Kelton is Assistant Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Clinical Division director for the Department as well as the Medical Director of the IU/Methodist Family Practice Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He completed residencies in both Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Queens University, Kingston, Canada, and is board certified in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. Prior to joining the faculty in August, 1996, he served patients in private practice in Timmins, Ontario, where he was a community residency preceptor and the District Medical Director of Emergency Services.

Dr. Kelton holds fellowships in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and is the recipient of the American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award Certificate (AMA PRA), valid through January, 2006. The AMA PRA certificate recognizes physicians who complete at least fifty hours of continuing medical education annually.

Dr. Kelton’s research interests include medical informatics, maternity care, and managed care. He is an ALSO advisor and ATLS instructor, and ACLS and NRP certified. He enjoys most sports, especially softball and downhill skiing. He is married and has four children.