Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD
Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and Saint Croix Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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6025 Lake Rd Ste 200 Saint Paul, MN 55125Make an Appointment
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Dr. Robert Gaertner, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Lahey Clinic Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1995Massachusetts Hospital School
Residency Hospital, 1992Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1990Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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