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Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD
4.3 (16 Ratings)

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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 Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN.

About

Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a General Surgeon 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, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and United 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 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gaertner is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Removal
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Cancer
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostate Carcinoma
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Ureteral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
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 Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Balanitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
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
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Lung Cancer
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Paraphimosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peyronie's Disease
Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Prostatitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
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
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystometry
Cystotomy
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)
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
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
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO 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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 999-6800
  2. 2 Office
    1655 Beam Ave Ste 206, Saint Paul, MN 55109
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  3. 3 Office
    2945 Hazelwood St Ste 220, Maplewood, MN 55109
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  4. 4 Quest Diagnostics LLC IL
    1687 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 425-6701

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaertner
4.3
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 08, 2024
He was very caring and knowledgeable. Thank you Doc
— Oct 08, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Urology
Specialties*
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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, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and United 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

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN