Andrew P. Gerken, MD

    
Andrew P. Gerken, MD
 
 

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Gerken grew up in Corona del Mar. It was in high school following a sports injury that he decided to pursue medicine. "I went to a physician in Los Angeles and he said he'd have me back running in a few weeks. I just trusted him and believed he'd be right. Then the idea hit me that would be the greatest thing to be able help others the way he helped me," he commented.  "I really enjoy the practice of medicine and have fun because I take the time to get to know my patients.  You don't just treat the body part, you've got to know what the person is about."

Dr. Gerken  developed a new approach to treating calcaneous fractures.  In addition to treating all orthpedic conditions, he has special expertise in ankle arthroscopy and fixing chronic ankle problems that have not responded successfully to treatment.

Dr Gerken serves as team physician for his old high school in Corona del Mar. In addition, he teaches as an assistant clinical professor in orthopedic surgery at UC Irvine, his alma mater.  Dr. Gerken lives in Newport Beach with his wife and three daughters.  He enjoys running, tennis and golf.

Appointment Scheduler – Denyse Barton
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3502
Fax: (949) 630-4949
E-mail: DBarton@NewportOrtho.com

Denyse is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Gerken.  She is responsible for scheduling office appointments for the doctor.  If you have a question about your visit to the office or new-patient paperwork, please contact Denyse directly.

Triage Medical Assistant - Karen Fraser
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3582
Fax: (949) 630-4931
E-mail: KFraser@NewportOrtho.com

Karen is the Triage Medical Assistant for the Dr. Gerken  If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact Karen directly.

Surgery Scheduler – Ivette Garcia
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3586
Fax: (949) 630-4343
E-mail: IGarcia@NewportOrtho.com

Ivette is the Surgery Scheduler for Dr. Gerken.  She is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all surgery for the doctor.  If you have any questions about your surgery, please contact Ivette directly.


Office Location(s):

Newport Orthopedic Institute


22 Corporate Plaza Drive
Newport Beach, California   92660
Location Phone: (949) 722-7038
Location Fax: (949) 630-4900

Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3502
Fax: (949) 630-4949

Accepting new patients:
 I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
 Orthopedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty:
 Foot and Ankle

Education:
Medical Education:
 University of California Irvine : 1990

Internships:
 University of California Irvine : 1991

Residency:
 University of California Irvine : 1995

Fellowship:
 Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Affiliations:
 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
 American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
 California Orthopaedic Society
 Orange County Medical Association