Dr. Stephan O Gerlach M.D.
Emergency Physician
250 Smith Church Rd Roanoke Rapids NC, 27870About
Dr. Stephan Gerlach practices Emergency Medicine in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Dr. Gerlach assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Gerlach examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1984
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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