Dr. Nicholas Gerken, MD

Good dr took care of my knee and hip replacement

He is smart, kind and very caring. He makes me feel that I am his favorite patient!!

My 1st visit with Dr Gerkins was not good experience for my knee issue. I waited 3 hours, my appointment was 1pm & finally saw him at 4pm. I have never waited 3 hours for any medical appointment. I have chronic hips & knee pains, which i cant walk, stand or sit for a period of time. I asked the receptionist if i can lay down to avoid more pain; they dismissed my request by not even checking if that is possible. Finally the medical assistant; Dominique called me into the exam room, i asked her why i have to wait so long for my turn; she rudy said to me; "so, do you want to reschedule?" Instead of apologizing, she was very sacarstic. I told her i dont appreciate her rude attitude. She then stomp off to her work desk & asked her colleague to show me to my exam room. She took my blood pressure & it was 224/110; that is extremely high for me. My bp had risen due to my pain while waiting for 3 hrs. Finally Dr Gerkins show up and i mention about my pain has increased due to sit & stand in very uncomfortable position. He never apologize instead he said "well, i have to all my patients". I told him about my vitals, he didnt even bother to check my vitals himself. that itself is a red flag. Dr Gerkins & His staff are not caring, not fit to be in healthcare. I dont recommend office.