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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD
General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Gerald Wait, MD
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Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
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About Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

Dr. Wait graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Wait currently practices at Mercyone Waterloo Weight Management Center and is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center, Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Dr. Wait's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wait also speaks American Sign Language and German. Dr. Wait is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Endoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Wound Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Anemia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colorectal Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anorectal Abscess
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
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Endocarditis
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
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Second-Degree Burns
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Septal Defect
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Aortic Repair
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Colostomy
Colposcopy
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National Elevator
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Medico
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Platinum Blue Access-WI PPO
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Humana
  • HAP Insurance
  • American Republic
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Where Dr. Gerald Wait, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Mercyone Waterloo Weight Management Center
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  2. 2 Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 361-4700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Gerald Wait, MD

Languages Spoken
American Sign Language
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Breast Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Oncology
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Wait's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Wait, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wait's profile.

Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center, Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Wait, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Gerald Wait, MD Practices

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St, Woodruff, WI

  • Aspirus Eagle River Hospital

    201 Hospital Rd, Eagle River, WI

  • Aspirus Iron River Hospital

    1400 W Ice Lake Rd, Iron River, MI

  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital

    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI

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