Carl K. Gjertson, M.D.Assistant Professor of Surgery
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Dr. Gjertson received his B.A. in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University in 1993 and his M.D. from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University in 2001. He completed his surgical training at the Squier Urological Clinic of Columbia University Medical Center in 2006. He subsequently pursued fellowship training in laparoscopic/robotic surgery and endourology at Indiana University School of Medicine from 2006-07. Dr. Gjertson is a member of the American Urological Association, Endourological Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is board certified in urology since 2009 and is the author of several publications and book chapters. Dr. Gjertson's practice is focused on the minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones as well as tumors of the prostate, kidney, and adrenal gland.
Degree | Institution | Major |
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B.A. | Yale University | Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry |
M.D. | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | Medicine |
Post-Graduate Training
Training | Institution | Specialty |
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Internship | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | General Surgery |
Residency | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Urology |
Fellowship | Indiana University Medical Center | Laparoscopy, Robotics, and Endourology |
Journal Articles
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How many cores are enough? Optimizing the transperineal prostate biopsy template.
Urol Oncol. 2022 May;
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Use and assessment of PSA in prostate cancer.
The Medical clinics of North America 2011 Jan;95(1):191-200
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Radiating abdominal pain and hypertension.
The American journal of medicine 2009 Dec;122(12):1103-5
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Testicular pain following laparoscopic renal surgery.
The Journal of urology 2008 Nov;180(5):2037-40; discussion 2040-1
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An innovative medical student clinical clerkship in advanced urologic laparoscopy: a preliminary experience.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2008 Jun;22(6):1345-50