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Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD
4.2 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.
Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD
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Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Saint Paul, MN
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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.

About

Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Lahey Clinic Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Croix Regional Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. Dr. Gaertner has experience treating conditions like Prostate Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gaertner received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gaertner is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Prostate Cancer
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Urinary Tract Cancer
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Cancer
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bladder Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Uroflowmetry
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Balanitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Lung Cancer
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Paraphimosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peyronie's Disease
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Umbilical Hernia
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Ventral Hernia
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystometry
Dipstick Urinalysis
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Gonorrhea Screening
Hernia Repair
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Kidney Stone Removal
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Prostate Cancer Screening
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Metro Urology
    6025 Lake Rd Ste 200, Saint Paul, MN 55125
  2. 2 Office
    1655 Beam Ave Ste 206, Saint Paul, MN 55109
  3. 3 Office
    2945 Hazelwood St Ste 220, Maplewood, MN 55109
  4. 4 Quest Diagnostics LLC Il
    1687 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 05, 2019
Dr Gaertner, Dr Polcari, and Dr Mark Sneider, all three were involved in saving my life during robotic assisted surgery to remove a cancerous very large prostate. They are great men of skill and integrity! Thank you all!
Stephen Starr, RT — Jul 05, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lahey Clinic Hospital
    1995
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gaertner's profile.

Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is affiliated with Saint Croix Regional Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital and M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Croix Regional Medical Center

    235 E State St, Saint Croix Falls, WI

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN