Dr. Michael Lewis Gerber, MD

Dr. Michael Gerber is a thoracic surgeon with over six decades of medical experience, having earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His primary focus lies in thoracic surgery, which involves surgical procedures of the chest, lungs, and related structures. With 63 years dedicated to the practice of medicine, Dr. Gerber brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his patients' care.

Dr. Gerber practices in La Jolla, California, where he treats patients with pulmonary nodules, which are small growths in the lungs that require careful evaluation and management. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing to assess how well the lungs work, as well as bronchodilator reversibility testing to determine how breathing medications might help patients. Additionally, he conducts chest fluoroscopy, a real-time imaging technique that allows him to visualize lung function and guide certain procedures.