Dr. Gerald M. Wait, MD | Waterloo, IA | Thoracic Surgery

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Dr. Wait graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1987. He works in Waterloo, IA and 2 other locations and specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Other Specialty and Surgery. Dr. Wait is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER.

accepting new patients
3.3

25 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks English
University Hospital Of Arkansas
6 written reviews
3 specialties
7 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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One of the best surgeons , most caring , brightest, smarts . He makes a difference experience , explains everything . The kindest , gentle person , he helps in anyway he can, nices .

March 5th, 2019

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My husband was being treated for metastatic cancer. We were doing his bucket list life long wish to travel West. He got very ill and we went to two hospitals. Dr Wait saw him and said he needed surgery for a bowel obstruction. His previous surgeon said he would never operate on him again after his first colon surgery. I asked Dr Wait if I should cancel our hotels and plans as we were only 4 days into our two week trip. He told me to wait. Dr Wait took him to the operating room and operated on him. After surgery he told me not to cancel my reservations and enjoy our trip. Two days later he discharged us from the hospital. He said it was only by the grace of God that my husband did well, I agree.

November 23rd, 2018

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Great caring kind helpful compastionate gential best niceties Trust worldly smart knows a lot on how to help relax people .

August 27th, 2013

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Dr. Wait is a caring physician. He may seem a little rough, but he loves what he does and will do anything for you. He saved my life, but gives all credit to God.

July 27th, 2013

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Great caring surgeon

June 14th, 2013

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excellent in every way

November 27th, 2010

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

3421 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702

Tel: (319) 272-8000

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

2251 N Shore DrRhinelander, WI 54501

Tel: (715) 361-2000

Aspirus Woodruff Clinic

240 Maple StWoodruff, WI 54568

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Howard Young Medical Center

240 Maple StWoodruff, WI 54568

Tel: (715) 356-8000


Dr. Gerald Mark Wait, MD	Dr. Stevenson Chang Tsiao	Dr. Md Alal Uddin	Dr. Jay Paul Ginther, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.3 (25 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (8 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English
Waterloo , IA	Houston , TX	Waterloo , IA	Waterloo , IA
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine	Med School: Chittagong Medical College And Hospital	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2025, Expired

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital Of Arkansas

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987

Dr. Gerald Q Mpa C Burnett Jr
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Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Wait affiliated with?: Dr. Gerald Wait is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, and HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER.
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