Karen Gersch
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Karen Gersch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years.

Dr. Gersch is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Gersch is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2010. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gersch is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University, 1998

Residency

UPMC Presbyterian/UPMC Montefiore, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2010

Fellowships

Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007

Hospital Affiliations

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 380, Gainesville, GA 30501

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Gersch

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Is Dr. Karen Gersch a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Gersch is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Karen Gersch specialize in?

While Dr. Karen Gersch is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Karen Gersch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karen Gersch has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Gersch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karen Gersch accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen Gersch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-219-7099 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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