Dr. Alicia Gerke M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Alicia Gerke practices Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gerke manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of South Florida (Usf) Medicine
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sarcoidosis
Fellowships
- Univ of Iowa-Pulmonary and Critical Care, Iowa City, IA 2008
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