Dr. Joseph Paul Gerger M.D.
Emergency Physician | Medical Toxicology
607 Michigan Ave Jeannette PA, 15644About
Dr. Joseph Gerger practices Emergency Medicine in Jeannette, PA. Dr. Gerger 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. Gerger examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Temple University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bursitis
- Pinched Nerve
- Bronchitis
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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