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Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS

(Dr. Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

420 Delaware Street Se Mmc 195
Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 624-9708

Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS is a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians, FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE, M Health Fairview (M Physicians) and UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC.

Office Locations

420 Delaware Street Se Mmc 195
Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 624-9708

(612) 626-4199

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909 Fulton Street Se 4th Floor South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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In The News

“For two years, he worked with his surgeon at M Health Fairview's University of Minnesota Medical Center, Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner.”—"Air Force Reserve Pilot, Grounded After Medical Diagnosis, Returns To The Sky: 'Everyone Can Be Resilient'", CBS News, May 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS performed more diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	14
gastrointestinal procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2016 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2020 were hypertension, depression, cancer and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	32
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2021 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	48
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	32
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	20
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	36
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE

M Health Fairview (M Physicians)

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$59,300 Da Vinci Surgical System $58,300	DA VINCI SP $1,000
Coloplast Corp	$18,921 SenSura Mio $8,514	PERISTEEN $6,733	SENSURE MIO $3,600	IMAJIN $52	Hex-on $22
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$1,286 GELPOINT PATH $1,286
Davol Inc.	$548 Phasix Mesh $446	$102
Ethicon US, LLC	$195 Energy: Harmonic $123	Other/NA $72
Other	$349 EVIS EXERA lll COLONOVIDEOSCOPE $101	Sedation $72	AirSeal $71	Hillrom - FCS 700 Boom $48	Air-Seal $35	Other $22

**Types of Payments**
Education	$48,097
Consulting Fee	$16,180
Travel and Lodging	$8,761
Food and Beverage	$5,562
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000

Research Payments

Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS has received 1 research payments totaling $1,900.

Biography

Dr. Wolfgang Gaertner is a Minneapolis, MN physician who specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. His areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians. After completing medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Gaertner performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. His distinctions include: Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctor"; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2017 Edition.

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wolfgang Bernd Gaertner, MD, MS From 2015 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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