Dr. Gertler is board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine with thirty years clinical experience.  After graduating the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1970, an additional five years were spent in internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at Boston institutions including St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lahey Clinic and the Boston Veteran’s Administration Hospital.  In addition he has participated in numerous holistic courses and workshops including SCENAR training, hands on healing techniques of Quantum Touch, herbal medicine and nutrition and hypnosis.  He studied for four years with a Native American healer.  Training in chelation therapy and intravenous therapies was obtained in conjunction with the American College of the Advancement of Medicine.  He has obtained special training in the holistic approach to Lyme disease, candida and chronic hepatitis with emphasis on functional medicine.  

Dr. Gertler uses safe, gentle and natural techniques to treat chronic diseases and pain which are otherwise thought to be untreatable.  Chelation therapy using intravenous infusions of a synthetic amino acid EDTA, is employed to reverse the full spectrum of arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease symptoms.  A novel approach to treating chronic diseases (ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune diseases has proven quite effective by combining intravenous therapies with herbs, vitamins, micronutrients, and detoxification regimens.  “Lyme literate” protocols are given special focus with a uniquely effective, multifactorial approach to treating this daunting chronic infection.  A diversity of options concentrating on addressing underlying causes are provided for chronic candida infections.  Vibration therapy is included.  Special attention is given to treating gastrointestinal issues as they relate to chronic degenerative diseases.  A hands on healing method, IonCleanse detoxification footbath and SCENAR computerized electronic biofeedback system are additional therapeutic options available to Dr. Gertler to assist in harmonizing and integrating the beneficial effects of the other therapies especially with regard to pain control.

Dr. Gertler has received specialized training in the use of bioidentical hormones and anti-aging therapy to provide a natural framework for alleviating the symptoms of menopause and andropause, as well as adrenal and thyroid issues.