Dr. Todd M Gerkin M.D.
Surgeon
1002 N Church St Suite 302 Greensboro NC, 27401About
Dr. Todd Gerkin is a general surgeon practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Gerkin 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. Gerkin 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1987
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Malnutrition
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Coller Surgical Society (Michigan)
- Member NC Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- Member American College of Surgeons
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