Dr. Etter joined Columbia Surgical Associates in 2009. Dr. Etter received his doctorate
from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and continues to teach at the university as an associate professor.
Even though Dr. Etter is a native of the pacific northwest, he and his family now call Columbia their home. After serving in the Air Force in Europe and later competing as a professional cyclist, Dr. Etter has found a new passion in fighting breast disease as he is involved with the masters of breast surgery programs as well as plastics techniques. He is also a certified Lap Band specialist and contintues to fortify techniques in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery