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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD

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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX). They currently practice at Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. Dr. Gerken has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gerken received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gerken is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Trigger Finger
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
    San Antonio HMOx
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists
    1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 401, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 874-3359
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists - Castroville
    360 County Road 4712, Castroville, TX 78009
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 874-3359

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3.8
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Apr 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX)
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia Reconstruction Fellowship Program (Charlottesville, VA)
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gerken's profile.

Dr. Gerken frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX