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Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD

Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD is a minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Stamford, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Greenwich Hospital and White Plains Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

1281 E Main St Stamford, CT 06902
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(203) 325-4087

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gitelman is affiliated with White Plains Hospital White Plains, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gitelman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gitelman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gitelman

4.6

34 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna – Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Avoid this doctor – Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Really Upset – Dec 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Geri Munnick – Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephan Vett – Apr 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom in , CT – May 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorothy Higgins in Stamford, CT – Jul 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stamford, CT – Jun 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
M. E. Knehans in Stamford, CT – May 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Bair in CT – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vincent Cashyn – Feb 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD is a minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Stamford, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Greenwich Hospital and White Plains Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Medical Center--spine Surgery Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Stony Brook Medical Center--orthopaedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut1281 E Main St Stamford, CT 06902
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Office3030 Westchester Ave Purchase, NY 10577
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Capital Area Hudson Valley NY Dental PC210 Westchester Ave West Harrison, NY 10604
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Practice

Stamford Hospital1 Hospital Plz Stamford, CT 06902
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • White Plains Hospital

    41 E Post Rd
    White Plains, NY 10601
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd
    Greenwich, CT 06830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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