Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt MD
Surgeon
300 Halket St Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Gretchen Ahrendt is a general surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ahrendt specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ahrendt provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
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