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Frank Gerold, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Department:
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Languages:
English and Spanish

Locations

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UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty (Edinburg)

3804 S. Jackson Rd., Ste #1, Edinburg, TX. 78539

PHONE: (956) 296-3001 | FAX: (956) 296-3000

Services & Treatments

Conditions Treated

  • Carpal tunnel
  • Finger injuries
  • Nerve injuries
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery
  • Pediatric hand surgery
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Shoulder replacement for arthritis
  • Tendon injuries
  • Tennis elbow
  • Trigger finger
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Wrist/hand fractures

Biography

Dr. Frank Gerold is an orthopedic surgeon at UT Health RGV who specializes in upper extremity treatment and surgery.

Dr. Gerold earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY (now part of the Mount Sinai Health System), and he competed his hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

When a fracture or severe injury takes one hand or an arm out of the equation, it really changes a patient’s life. Dr. Gerold delivers outstanding orthopedic care to patients by getting them fixed, rehabbed and on the road to recovery.

As an Orthopedic Surgeon at UT Health RGV, Dr. Gerold specializes in a variety of upper extremity conditions, including carpal tunnel, finger injuries, nerve injuries, orthopedic trauma surgery, pediatric hand surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroscopy and more.

Dr. Gerold is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the UTRGV School of Medicine, educating and training the next generation of leaders in medicine, research, and patient care. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerold, fill out our secure Online Appointment Request Form or call us at 1-833-887-4863 to speak with one of our UT Health RGV scheduling professionals.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Education & Training

Medical School: 
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2010) 
Houston, TX 

Residency: 
Orthopedic Surgery¿(2010 -2015) 
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center 
New York, NY 

Fellowship: 
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (2016) 
Loyola University Medical Center 
Maywood, IL 

Certifications: 
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Honors & Awards

  • Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017), Vitals.com 
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017), Vitals.com 
  • On-Time Doctor Award (2018), Vitals.com