Overview
Clark Gerhart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gerhart is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Gerhart is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton,, PA 18510
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clark D. Gerhart
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clark D. Gerhart?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clark D. Gerhart by calling their office at 570-821-1100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clark D. Gerhart a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clark D. Gerhart is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Clark D. Gerhart specialize in?
While Dr. Clark D. Gerhart is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Clark D. Gerhart participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Clark D. Gerhart has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Clark D. Gerhart's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Clark D. Gerhart accept my insurance?
Dr. Clark D. Gerhart accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Independent Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-821-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Gerhart isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Gerhart isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Gerhart isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Gerhart isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Gerhart isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Gerhart isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast CancerDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- FibroadenomaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GastrectomyDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NecrosisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- ObesityDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Perianal Streptococcal CellulitisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Gerhart isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
