Dr. Charles L Gerwick M.D.
Emergency Physician
12300 Metcalf Ave Overland Park KS, 66213About
Dr. Charles Gerwick practices Emergency Medicine in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Gerwick assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Gerwick examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Wales in Great Britain 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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