Dr. Stephen J Gerwel M.D.
Surgeon
120 Marion Street Pittsburgh PA, 15219Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Stephen Gerwel is a general surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gerwel 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. Gerwel provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Akademia Med We Wroclawiu Im Piastow Slaskich- Wroclaw- Poland 1972
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