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Dr. Benjamin Gerber, MD

General Surgery*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Columbia, MO
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Gerber, MD

Dr. Benjamin Gerber, MD is a Surgeon in Columbia, MO. They specialize in General Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Gerber an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Gerber works at Practice in Columbia, MO with other offices in Peoria, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gerber's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    1601 E Broadway Ste 240, Columbia, MO 65201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 815-8145
  2. 2
    Boone Hospital Center
    1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 815-8000
  3. 3
    Couri-Teverbaugh Ob.\Gyn. & Assoc. SC
    8600 State Route 91 Ste 330, Peoria, IL 61615 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (309) 691-4005
  4. 4
    Associated Surgical Group SC
    7303 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (309) 691-4005

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  • Boone Hospital Center

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Renal Transplant
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 13 years of experience
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    • 1467748673
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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