Wolfgang B. Gaertner
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner

Colorectal Surgery
M Health Fairview Colon And Rectal Surgery Clinic Minneapolis
909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
Minneapolis, MN 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
11
conditions
M Health Fairview Colon And Rectal Surgery Clinic Minneapolis
909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Overview

Wolfgang Gaertner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Gaertner is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Gaertner is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2013. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Gaertner is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in MN

Board Certifications

Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2013

Fellowships

University of Minnesota-Surgery Department, Colon & Rectal - 2013
University of Minnesota-Surgery Department, Research - 2007

Hospital Affiliations

Fairview Lakes Health Services
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
German
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

M Health Fairview Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic Minneapolis
909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Other Locations
M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic Edina
6525 France Avenue South, Suite 200, Edina, MN 55435

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Efficacy and Safety of the CG-100 Intraluminal Bypass Device in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses: Prospective, Open Label, Randomized Trial
Efficacy and Safety of the CG-100 Intraluminal Bypass Device in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses: Prospective, Open Label, Randomized Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Minimal-Risk, Multi-Center, Prospective, Clinical Trial to Evaluate the PrevisEA Device for Predicting Gastrointestinal Impairment
A Minimal-Risk, Multi-Center, Prospective, Clinical Trial to Evaluate the PrevisEA Device for Predicting Gastrointestinal Impairment
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multi-Center Prospective Comparison of Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomoses for Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy
A Multi-Center Prospective Comparison of Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomoses for Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
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76 Total Publications

Traditional Risk Factors Are Not Associated with the Rise of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: An All of Us Study.
Traditional Risk Factors Are Not Associated with the Rise of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: An All of Us Study.
Journal: Diseases of the colon and rectum
Published: August 18, 2026
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909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
Minneapolis, MN 
 (0.1 miles away)
612-624-9708
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Is Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner a top-rated expert for Ileostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ileostomy, 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. Wolfgang B. Gaertner specialize in?

While Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ileostomy, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ileostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-624-9708 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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