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Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner, MD

Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine and is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank. Patients rated Dr. Gaertner an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gaertner works at Practice in Minneapolis, MN with other offices in Saint Paul, MN and Edina, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Gaertner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
    420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-9708
  2. 2
    Aspen Medical Group University Ave Clinic & Aspen
    2635 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 625-5155
  3. 3
    U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-9708
  4. 4
    Urology Associates Ltd.
    6525 France Ave S Ste 200, Edina, MN 55435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 848-8890

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
  • M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1083857148
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gaertner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gaertner has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gaertner has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gaertner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Gaertner. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gaertner.

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