Dr. Maxine Victoria Gerken MD
Surgeon
4212 N 16TH ST PHOENIX AZ, 85016About
Dr. Maxine Gerken is a general surgeon practicing in Visalia, CA. Dr. Gerken specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Gerken provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Creighton University School of Medicine 1978
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