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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

General Surgery*
3.6 (8)
Map Pin Small Rhinelander, WI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rhinelander, WI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center and Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Wait an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Wait works at Practice in Rhinelander, WI with other offices in Waterloo, IA, Stevens Point, WI and Woodruff, WI. 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. Wait's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 361-4700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Waterloo, IA 50702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  3. 3
    St. Michael's Hospital
    900 Illinois Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 346-5000
  4. 4
    Howard Young Medical Center
    240 Maple St, Woodruff, WI 54568 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 356-8140

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  • Howard Young Medical Center
  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

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    About Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, American Sign Language and German
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    NPI Number
    • 1467493510
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Wait speaks American Sign Language and German.

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