Carl Gjertson, MD

Dr. Carl Gjertson is a robotic surgeon and endourologist, specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and complex kidney stones.

He grew up in Western Massachusetts and attended Yale University, majoring in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. After college he worked four years as a research technician at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and then at the University of Basel Medical School in Switzerland.

Dr. Gjertson received his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His surgical training included urology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, and a fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Indiana University. While at Columbia University, Dr. Gjertson was honored with several awards including the Allen Whipple prize in Surgery, Virginia Apgar award in Anesthesia, John Lattimer prize in Urology, Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching award, Peter Puchner urology resident teaching award, and Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

Prior to arriving in southern New Jersey, Dr. Gjertson was faculty at the University of Connecticut Health Center for 17 years. During his time at UConn he was honored twice with the Myron Walzak urology teaching award, and was twelve times named a “top doctor” in Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Magazine. Dr. Gjertson has a particular interest in prostate cancer treatment and community outreach, and was recognized in 2015 with the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity Award of Excellence.Dr. Gjertson is committed to providing the highest quality medical and surgical care, and ensuring patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. In September 2024 he joined the Shore Physicians Group to provide robotic, open, and endoscopic surgery options for urology patients at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point. He was named a “top doctor” in Philadelphia Magazine in April 2025.

My mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical urology care, and to empower patients with respect, education, and honesty. I want to help my patients understand their disease, the risks and benefits for treatment options, and what to expect going forward. The more they know, the better equipped they will be to make the most informed decision possible.

• Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This prestigious recognition places them among the top 7% of practicing physicians in the United States, an honor earned through peer nomination and a rigorous review by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team.
• Named a “Top Doctor” in Connecticut Magazine: 2024, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009
• Named a “Top Doctor” in Hartford Magazine: 2012-2017
• Award of Excellence, Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity, Saint Francis Hospital – Hartford, November 5, 2015.
• Myron P. Walzak M.D. Urology Teaching Award for Excellence, awarded by the residents of the University of Connecticut Health Center – Hartford, 2011 & 2009
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, honorable mention, paper presented at annual meeting with Chandru Sundaram MD – San Francisco, September 2007
• Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, one of six selected from more than 1000 residents by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University medical school class of 2006 – New York, June 2005.
• Peter J. Puchner M.D. Resident Teaching Award, awarded by the Department of Urology of Columbia University Medical Center – New York, June 2005.
• Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award – New York, June 2004
• Ferdinand C. Valentine Residents’ Essay Contest, 1st prize, clinical research category – New York, May 2004
• Urology Residents and Fellows Forum of Excellence, accepted abstract and travel fellowship – San Francisco, May 2004
• Dr. Allen O. Whipple Memorial Prize, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, for outstanding performance in surgery – New York, May 2001
• John K. Lattimer Prize in Urology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, for outstanding essay in urology – New York, May 2001.
• Virginia P. Apgar Award, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, for excellence in intensive care – New York, May 2001
• Elected to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha – New York, October 2000