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Dr. David Gerst, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.8 (178)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. David Gerst, DPM

Dr. David Gerst, DPM is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They graduated from William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine and is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital. Dr. Gerst, completed a residency at Michael Reese/ Doctors Hospital Of Hyde Park. Patients rated Dr. Gerst an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Gerst works at Weil Foot & Ankle Institute - Chicago in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Bunion and Hammer Toe along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Gerst's Office Locations

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    Weil Foot & Ankle Institute - Chicago
    1516 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 713-1844

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  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

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Hammer Toe
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Bunion Surgery
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Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Foot Sprain
Heel Spur
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sever's Disease
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Nail Avulsion and Excision
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    4.8
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    Based on 178 ratings
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    About Dr. David Gerst, DPM

    Specialties*
    • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750491288
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Michael Reese/ Doctors Hospital Of Hyde Park
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine
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    Dr. David Gerst, DPM is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gerst is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Gerst works at Weil Foot & Ankle Institute - Chicago in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Gerst’s profile.

    Dr. Gerst has seen patients for Bunion and Hammer Toe, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gerst on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    178 patients have reviewed Dr. Gerst. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gerst.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gerst, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gerst appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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