Dr. Stephen J. Gerwel, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | General Surgeon

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With 54 years in surgery and colorectal surgery, Dr. Stephen Gerwel is affiliated with Canonsburg General Hospital. He completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center and sees patients in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Overview based on verified provider data

3.4

14 Ratings
54 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
St Francis Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Gerwel's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

14 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I waited to long to go to hospital and I had gangrene appendict which needed to come out immediately. Dr Getwel was on call and removed it 1:00 a.m. Also at the time I had no health insurance and he was still giving me top gun treatment. He really saved my life.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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April 18th, 2019

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Dr. Stephen Gerwel cares about patients lives. My life was saved in an operation at St. Clair Hospital.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 1st, 2019

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Dr. Gerwel was a total gentlemen when I got my appendix out. He was curteous to me and the OR nurses and had a good demeanor. Surgery was quick and efficient my recovery time was almost nothing because of the quick and concise job he did. Only thing that may throw people off about him is his accent German or something but 5 stars all the way!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 28th, 2014

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This man is one of a kind, upfront and honest and that in itself is like a breath of fresh. He exudes confidence with a no nonsense attitude. If you want excellent surgery, honesty, caring, with a mix of humor and oh please don't let me forget excellent critical thinking skills with common sense....yes he is wonderful!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 17th, 2011

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Stay far away from this arrogant butcher. He will lie to you that surgery is needed. We will be living with this botched gallbladder surgery for the rest of our lives, requiring continued medical care and surgeries to correct his butchering.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

December 26th, 2010

Gerwel Stephen J Office

2417 Edgewood DrPittsburgh, PA 15241


Dr. Stephen J Gerwel, MD	Dr. I William Goldfarb, MD	Dr. Andrea Marie Carabello, MD	Dr. Benjamin Bray Schatzkamer Scott, MD
Surgery	Trauma Surgery	Public Health & General Preventive Medicine	Plastic Surgery

3.4 (14 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	3 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Pittsburgh , PA	Pittsburgh , PA	Pittsburgh , PA	Pittsburgh , PA
Med School: Wroclaw Medical University	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: Faculte Libre De Medecine Universite Catholique De Lille	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Colorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Dr. Stephen J Gerwel holds an inactive medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Francis Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Wroclaw Medical University in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Gerwel's NPI number is 1447353842.

Alexander Christoforos Wu
Emergency Medicine
1 Year Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
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George A Gadalla
Anesthesiology
7 Years Exp | Monroeville, PA
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Lei Yang
Anesthesiology
16 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
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Dr. William F Gourash
Nurse Practitioner
| Pittsburgh, PA
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Nicole Michelle Nevarez
Surgical Oncology
9 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
(0)
Dr. Jacob Esau Guzman Calderon, MD
Anesthesiology
17 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
(0)
Dr. Terry Jon Henry, MD
Critical Care Medicine
12 Years Exp | Erie, PA
(0)
Dr. Mathangi Anusha Chandramouli, MD
Surgical Oncology
10 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
(0)
Dr. Priyanka Annigeri, MD
Neuroradiology
12 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
(0)
Dr. Kathryn Tinsley Anderson, MD
Critical Care Medicine
15 Years Exp | Pittsburgh, PA
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Where is Dr. Stephen Gerwel's office located?: Dr. Stephen Gerwel's office is located at 2417 Edgewood Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Gerwel affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Gerwel is affiliated with Canonsburg General Hospital.

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