Robert A. Gaertner, MD

As a pioneer of robotic surgery in Minnesota, Dr. Gaertner along with his partner Dr. Christopher Knoedler, have performed more than 4,000 robotic prostatectomies (daVinci), making them one of the leading robotic surgery teams in the country. These two doctors have been dedicated for more than a decade to perfecting advanced techniques in robotic surgery that have led to improved outcomes for patients.

Dr. Gaertner currently serves as a director of the Robotic Surgery Program at United Hospital. He is recognized by his peers as a “Top Doctor” in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and U.S. News and World Report magazines. He has also been recognized nationally as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. Drs. Gaertner and Knoedler were awarded the Thirlby Award for outstanding clinical research in robotic surgery.