Dr. David A. Gerst, MD | Chicago, IL | Podiatry

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Dr. Gerst works in Chicago, IL and 2 other locations and specializes in Podiatry. Dr. Gerst is affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center.

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183 Ratings
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
St Elizabeth Hospital
183 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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183 Ratings with 183 written Reviews

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Patients consistently express positive experiences with Dr. David A Gerst, highlighting his professionalism, thoroughness, and the comforting atmosphere he creates. They appreciate his friendly demeanor, ability to alleviate pain during visits, and his clear communication about treatment plans. Commonly noted are the welcoming and efficient nature of the office staff and the short wait times. However, there are no notable negative reviews or feedback in the provided dataset.

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Went in just for follow-up, I'm a previous patient and everyone very welcoming, I have been a patient for years Great to all patients.

February 12th, 2025

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My visits with Dr. Gerst are friendly, unstressed and informative. I look forward to his bright, friendly personality and he answers all of my questions and concerns. If you're looking for a great podiatrist, you've found him.

February 11th, 2025

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David Kerst and staff always polite and be more attentive to the need of the patients.

February 6th, 2025

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Dr Gerst is professional. He puts you at ease. The atmosphere is friendly. I would recommend the service to anyone dealing with foot problems. I came in with pain and left without the pain.

January 23rd, 2025

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I like his professionalism and friendliness. For me, how a person relates to the patient is key which I felt good about.

January 17th, 2025

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I had a great Dr appt Dr Gerst is great.will come back.

December 17th, 2024

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This was my first time visiting this office. The check in was smooth. Dr. Gerst was very friendly, professional and thorough. The office was clean and the staff also professional and thorough. I felt comfortable. I will be going back for any future foot care.

December 17th, 2024

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Dr. Gerst is very nice and extremely thorough! He makes everything painless and he always explains what is wrong and what hes doing. I would definitely recommend Dr. Gerst

December 16th, 2024

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Dr. Gerst was very professional helped me instantly with one of my issues. He gave me all the information I needed and gave me a referral to help me

December 4th, 2024

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Couldn’t be happier with the service. Doc treated my son twice and we would definitely go back

November 27th, 2024

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1516 E 87th StChicago, IL 60619

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Dr. David A Gerst, MD	Dr. Farheen A. Wahid, DPM	Dr. Ashley Keren, DPM	Dr. Ramin Ghazizadeh, DPM
Podiatry	Podiatry	Podiatry	Podiatry
	Accepts New Patients
5 (183 Ratings)	5 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
			17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Chicago , IL	Naperville , IL	Chicago , IL	Hammond , IN
			Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis)
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Podiatry

Athlete's Foot
Bunion
Callus
Foot Pain
Hammer Toe
Neuroma
Plantar Fasciitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine, Illinois, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

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What languages does Dr. David Gerst speak?: Dr. David Gerst speaks English and Spanish.
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Does Dr. David Gerst accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. David Gerst has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. David Gerst's office located?: Dr. David Gerst's office is located at 1516 E 87th St, Chicago, IL, 60619.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Gerst affiliated with?: Dr. David Gerst is affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center.

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