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Dr. William Gaertner, MD

Dr. William Gaertner, MD

Pediatric Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. William Gaertner, MD is a pediatric psychiatry specialist in Henrico, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gaertner has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3721 Westerre Pkwy Ste 7F Henrico, VA 23233
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(804) 269-4916

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gaertner specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gaertner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaertner

3.0

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Ernie – Nov 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Sarah Nuckolls – Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lydia Richmond in Fredericksburg, VA – Sep 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cheryl H. in manchester Tennessee – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Bill Hoyt in Stafford, VA – Oct 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fredericksburg, VA – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emily in Chesterfield, VA – May 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Barb E. in Richmond, VA – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

WHAT WE DO:

Gaertner Psychiatric PC is a full service inpatient and outpatient psychiatric medical practice serving Fredericksburg and Richmond, VA. Gaertner Psychiatric provides psychiatric treatment,  inpatient and outpatient...read more

biography

W. Ronald Gaertner, M.D.,L.F.A.P.A.,A.B.A.M.

Dr. Gaertner formed Gaertner Psychiatric PC in 2013 to provide outpatient services to the Fredericksburg, VA and Richmond, VA areas. He also provides inpatient services at Mary Washington...read more

  • Pediatric Psychiatry

  • Addiction Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ochsner Med Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979

  • Louisiana State Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office3721 Westerre Pkwy Ste 7F Henrico, VA 23233
1
Mary Washington Behavioral Health621 Emancipation Hwy Ste 201 Fredericksburg, VA 22401
2

Practice

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center301 Fort Ln Portsmouth, VA 23704
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stafford Hospital

    101 Hospital Center Blvd
    Stafford, VA 22554
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mary Washington Hospital

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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