Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
- Gender: Male
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Languages Spoken:
- German
- English
Office Hours
- Sun: Closed
- Mon - Fri: 7:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat: Closed
About Gerhard Kraske, MD
Education
Med School College
- George Washington University School of Medicine/Health Sciences
- West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
- West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Residency
Fellowship
Focus Areas
- Internal Medicine
Biography
About This Provider"I look forward to being an advocate for my patients’ health care needs and helping them navigate through the health care system."
Medical Interests
Dr. Kraske enjoys working with adult patients of all ages, but has special interests in geriatrics and respiratory illness, including asthma. He is also dedicated to educating all of his patients about preventive health issues.
Medical Philosophy
If you ask Dr. Kraske’s patients what they think of him, they would say that he is thorough, conversational and most importantly – he really cares. He believes that effective health care comes down to the relationship between patient and physician, which must be built on trust. Dr. Kraske doesn’t rush his patients and communicates respectfully and clearly with them. He often uses analogies and diagrams to help patients relate complex health issues to real life.
Personal Interests
Dr. Kraske enjoys spending time reading, hiking and traveling with his family. He is also passionate about classical music and plays the piano and accordion. Dr. Kraske is fluent in German.
