Physician

Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Karen Gersch practices Thoracic Surgery. She studied medicine at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. She over the years received 1 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Karen Gersch is also published. She has 2 publications published. The lastest publication: "Successful treatment of ascending aortic graft and valve endocarditis after debulking splenectomy for invasive aspergillosis and mucor.' Karen Gersch accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Successful treatment of ascending Aortic graft and valve endocarditis after debulking splenectomy for invasive aspergillosis and mucor.
• Robotic "haircut" mitral Valve repair: posterior leaflet-plasty.

Schools

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• East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Procedures Preformed

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• Arterial Catheterization With Robotic Assistance
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
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Conditions Treated

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• Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification

Education

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• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Creighton University
• Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Hospital

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• Christ Hospital

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1649294240
NPPES Provider LastName		GERSCH
NPPES Provider FirstName		KAREN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		45242
NPPES Provider State		OH
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		74.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		11.0
Percent Opioid Claims		14.86

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1649294240
Last Name Of The Provider	GERSCH
First Name Of The Provider	KAREN
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