Dr. Gerald Alan Ravitz M.D.
Urologist
100 E Union St Pottsville PA, 17901About
Dr. Gerald Ravitz is a urologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Ravitz specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1967
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1967
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Enlarged Prostate
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Paul M Berger MD9 Dave's Way Hamburg PA 19526
- Dr. William Earl Shipton D.O.100 E Union St Pottsville PA 17901
- Dr. Richard A Greco D.O.48 Tunnel Rd Pottsville PA 17901