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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD

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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Gerken graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX). Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Gerken currently practices at Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. Dr. Gerken has experience treating conditions like Femur Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Hip Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gerken received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Gerken's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gerken is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Femur Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Fracture
Bursitis of Hip
Femoral Neck Fracture
Knee Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    San Antonio HMOx
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists
    1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 401, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 874-3359
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists - Castroville
    360 County Road 4712, Castroville, TX 78009
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 874-3359

Patient Satisfaction

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3.7
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3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 19, 2024
He did hip replacement back in 2018 after I had a bad experience with a prior hip replacement and he had to replace the bad surgery and he did a great job I am still pleased with the job. Now have knee issues and going straight to him for work.
Valerie Rangel — Aug 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX)
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia Reconstruction Fellowship Program (Charlottesville, VA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gerken's profile.

Dr. Gerken frequently treats the following conditions: Femur Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Hip Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX