
Dr. Gerald M. Wait M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2251 N SHORE DR RHINELANDER WI, 54501About
Dr. Gerald Wait is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Wait specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Wait typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pain
- Hernia
Dr. Gerald M. Wait M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2710 Saint Francis Dr Suite 410
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