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Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD

Family Medicine

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About Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD

Dr. Gerdes attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX. He then completed a residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Hospitals in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Gerdes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - STAR
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University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston) (1983)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, John Peter Smith Hospital (1986)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (279) for Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD

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May 12, 2023
He takes the time to listen and provides excellent care.
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May 12, 2023
Very thorough and thoutful.
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May 12, 2023
Very engaging doctor who wants to make the patient feel at easy in order to get to the patient's complaint.
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May 12, 2023
Concerned about health and always answers questions on my chart
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May 8, 2023
Excellent, great bedside manners, very knowledgeable, best doctor on your staff
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May 7, 2023
Dr. Gerdes is caring and listens and provides appropriate treatment plan
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May 5, 2023
He's the best!!!
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May 5, 2023
Always helpful
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May 5, 2023
Dr. Gerdes is always caring and compassionate.
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May 2, 2023
Talks to you not at you..
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May 2, 2023
Truly a blessing! Always professional and caring. Dr Gerdes is very attentive to my healthcare, and ensures that I have a good understanding of my current health issues and preventative healthcare as well.
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Apr 30, 2023
I had a wonderful visit. Dr. Gerdes is awesome!!!
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Apr 30, 2023
Always friendly and caring.
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Apr 29, 2023
It was fine
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Apr 27, 2023
Outstanding and very caring.
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Apr 26, 2023
He is the BEST Doctor yall have. Been seeing him for over 30 years!
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Apr 21, 2023
Not just a doctor he cares
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Apr 20, 2023
He listens and explains
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Apr 20, 2023
The best
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Apr 19, 2023
My doctor for many years. Terrific! Exceptional!
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Apr 19, 2023
Dr Gerdes is always patient and gives you his full attention
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Apr 18, 2023
He and the nurse were both friendly and inviting. The nurse noticed I was a nervous she told the doctor before he entered. He was kind it helped ease the nerves a bit.
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Apr 18, 2023
Been a patient over 30 years. That is the best testimony I can give. He's more like family now while conducting himself in a professional manner.
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Apr 15, 2023
Caring and listens very well to what he is being told. Involves me in every decision about my care and also allows me to ask any questions I need answers for.
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Apr 15, 2023
Dr. Gerdes showed real concern for my health and was interested in helping me find a solution to my problem
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Apr 15, 2023
Very kind, caring, knowledgeable. Wonderful bedside manner. He takes his time and listens. I can not say enough great things about Dr Gerdes!
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Apr 13, 2023
Listens and explains
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Apr 12, 2023
Courteous, conversational, and efficient
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Apr 12, 2023
The best
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Apr 11, 2023
Always pleasant , thorough. Satisfied with bisit
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Apr 6, 2023
He has been our doctor for over 35 years. It's not an experience, it's a relationship that we rely on.
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Apr 6, 2023
Always takes his time with the patient. I have never felt rushed.
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Apr 6, 2023
Grate as all ways
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Apr 6, 2023
Fantastic, Dr. Gerdes always takes time to listen and take care of the problems that I have.
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Apr 5, 2023
He's a friendly people person that knows how to treat people.
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Apr 4, 2023
I feel like I'm in the best of care and would not ask for anyone else
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Apr 3, 2023
He's great in every waypersonable, thorough, and doesn't put me through unnecessary tests.
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Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Gerdes Is the best Dr a family could ever have take care of them!
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Mar 31, 2023
Best Dr. I've ever experienced
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Mar 31, 2023
I always receive the best of care.
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Mar 31, 2023
He sees my whole family
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Mar 30, 2023
Listen to concerns
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Mar 26, 2023
-Outstanding service, quality work, best provider with all interest of my health.-Best bedside manners and totally explains my health options.
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Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Gerdes is someone who you can easily talk with. He listens and is able to speak in a way that's understandable for me.
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Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Gerdes always makes my day by showing interest in my health & well being. He listens intently about any concerns I may have, offers friendly advice, & never rushes me out the exam room. I feel Dr. Gerdes is the old fashion physician who uses common sense in how to treat his patients.
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Mar 25, 2023
Dr Gerdes has been my primary for many years and I could not be happier!
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Mar 24, 2023
I am always aware of the overall progress I have made and the approach I need to continue or start to apply. Dr Gerdes motivational approach in his treatment over twety five years continues to motivate inspire and care for The Whole Person. My grandson has adopted The Whole Person Approach as he continue to serve his country in the U S Airforce
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Mar 19, 2023
Easy to talk to. Listen to my problems. And did help.. Top of the doctor , be nice If all doctors wa like him Instead of hi, by without solving any problemsOr explain. What to do about the problems
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Mar 18, 2023
Exceptional care of my well being.
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Mar 18, 2023
Listens to me takes time out
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Mar 17, 2023
Dr Gerdes was on time for my appointment, answered all of my questions. I am extremely happy with his care.
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Mar 17, 2023
I have recommended this provider for many years!
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Mar 17, 2023
Always courteous and caring. Listens to patient and always answers questions.
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Mar 17, 2023
Best in class always
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Mar 15, 2023
dr. Gerdes is one of the kindest most efficient positions I have ever been with. He is knowledgeable and takes every precaution and makes every effort to solve whatever my issue might be recommend him.
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Mar 14, 2023
Good doctor evaluates the results, listens to the patient and what worries him. Establish an action plan together with the patient
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Mar 9, 2023
Because he cares
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Mar 8, 2023
Very concerned about my issues
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Mar 6, 2023
He listens to what you are saying and doesn't act like you don't know what you're talking about.
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Mar 4, 2023
Always listens
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Mar 2, 2023
Can't remember when he wasn't our doctor he's is great.
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Feb 19, 2023
True gentle and caring physician for the entire family
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Feb 17, 2023
I am very fortunate to have been paired with Dr. Gerdes about 20 years ago. He has consistently provided me with excellent and thoughtful care.
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Feb 17, 2023
He is such a nice doctor and puts me at ease.
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Gerdes had been my primary physician since 1985.
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Gerdes is very caring and compassionate when providing care
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Feb 13, 2023
Great & very caring doctor!!
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Feb 9, 2023
Vary friendly and seems sincere
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Feb 9, 2023
Know the Dr. Paul for many years and he is always very good
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Feb 9, 2023
Very good
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Feb 8, 2023
Very friendly. Felt comfortable in relating my concerns
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Feb 5, 2023
Couldn't have had any better care. Fantastic
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Feb 2, 2023
He and the staff are amazing..
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Jan 31, 2023
Been my Ptimary Provider over 30 years with no issues.
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Jan 30, 2023
Family care doctor for decades. JUST THE BEST!
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Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Gerdes always truly listens to hear and understand what is going on with me, providing information and taking time to fully explain and answer questions. He is a true asset to the Clinic and the reason my husband and I haven't moved from this Clinic.
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Jan 28, 2023
Great
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Jan 27, 2023
Always courteous and professional. Listens and provides answers to my medical questions and needs.
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Jan 27, 2023
Thank you for taking care of me.
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Jan 27, 2023
First class physician, always listen to my concerns and address them making sure I understand everything.
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Jan 26, 2023
Always listens
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Jan 23, 2023
He has been the best doctor for over 20 yrs.
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Jan 23, 2023
Well known and well liked by so many. His regular patients speaks highly of him. It's always a pleasure to see him. Very knowable and respectful what a caring doctor. He listen to you to see what's going on then he comes back with what he recommends. Represent S&W. Well
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Jan 20, 2023
Doctor shows he really cares about his patients
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Jan 20, 2023
Takes his time to ask questions and really listen to concerns.
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr Gerdes is the best! He makes you feel so important & takes time to hear every concern and then fixes it!
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr Gerdes is the beat doctor I have ever experienced. Genuinely cares about my health and goes way above and beyond for my health. Exemplifies the best care and example of quality health care provider.
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Jan 18, 2023
Dr.Gerdes has been our Primary Physician for years and his personality has never changed. He's always been thoughtful,caring,and considerate of our health needs. We couldn't have ever asked for a better Physician!!!
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Jan 17, 2023
Very open and helpful. Encouraging about details of my medical care. Knowledgeable about my situation and medications.
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Jan 13, 2023
Always great !!
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Jan 10, 2023
Awesome
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Jan 6, 2023
Very caring and personable! Takes excellent care of myself and my family .
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Jan 6, 2023
Very professional and informative
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Jan 5, 2023
Fast, effective.
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Jan 5, 2023
I have the greatest confidence in Dr Gerdes. He has been my primary physician for many years. He is professional, knowledgeable, kind and caring and always takes time to listen to my needs. He is THE BEST!
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Dec 31, 2022
Communicated well w me , answered all my questions and concern. Explained medication that would be given
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Dec 31, 2022
Professional, caring
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Dec 31, 2022
My doctor is the best because he shows concern about my health. He is very friendly, respectful and treats me like family.
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Dec 30, 2022
He is the best Dr. In Texas
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Dec 29, 2022
Very professional
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Dec 28, 2022
He cares about his patients.
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Dec 19, 2022
Very friendly answered all my questions
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Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Gerdes asks about me as a human being, not just the patient! He answers the questions that I ask!
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Dec 18, 2022
Routine visit, handled very professionally.
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Dec 17, 2022
Always listens and helps develop best overall plan for my well being.
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Dec 17, 2022
Very kind, personable, had a good rapport
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Dec 17, 2022
He's been a great doctor since day 1.
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Dec 16, 2022
Exceptional; knowledgeable; friendly; consistent; trustworthy
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Dec 15, 2022
I have known Dr. Gerdes for several years and he always treated me with respect and solve my concerns with my health problems.
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Dec 15, 2022
Excellent provider
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Dec 15, 2022
Dr. Gerdes is awesome
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Dec 14, 2022
I have known Dr Gerdes for years, there is a reason I have not changed providers.
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Dec 13, 2022
Very knowledgeable , personable, and caring care provider.
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Dec 12, 2022
He is so Awesome Awesome Doctor
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Dec 12, 2022
Always very personable and never makes me feel rushed. Makes me feel like my opinions and concerns are valued.
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Dec 11, 2022
Dr Gerdes is a caring doctor who listen to you he treat you like a person
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Dec 10, 2022
Kind and considerate
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Dec 9, 2022
He listens, which is the most important thing to me.
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Dec 9, 2022
Dr. Gerdes is kind & compassionate.
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Dec 8, 2022
Dr. Gerdes is the most caring & kind Dr.
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Dec 8, 2022
Very professional answer all my questions Dr.Gerdes is an amazing dr. Thank you
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Dec 4, 2022
Dr Gerdes cares. He explains, he listens and he makes you feel good. A very nice man.
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Dec 2, 2022
Dr Gerdes is a through and caring doctor. He listens and pays attention. He gets to know you as a person not just a medical problem. He takes the time he needs to actually truly help and not assume that he knows the patient better than the patient does.
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Dec 2, 2022
Great experience would recommend to all
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