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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Gerald Wait, MD
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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rhinelander, WI.
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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Rhinelander, WI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rhinelander, WI.

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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rhinelander, WI and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center and Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. At present, Dr. Wait received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Wait also speaks American Sign Language and German. Dr. Wait is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoids
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoids
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoids
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Platinum Blue Access-WI PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 361-4700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  3. 3 St. Michael's Hospital
    900 Illinois Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 346-5000
  4. 4 Howard Young Medical Center
    240 Maple St, Woodruff, WI 54568
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 356-8140

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3.6
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May 22, 2022
I had good experience with dr wait. He was kind ,you were made to feel comfortable,and assurred you were in good hands. Very funny! Good sense of humor! Love a good sense of humor!
Connie bright — May 22, 2022
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Languages Spoken
American Sign Language
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Wait, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wait's profile.

Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center and Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Wait, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St, Woodruff, WI

  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI