Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 76

Rheumatology*

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD is a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gelfand has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona, Facultad De Medicina in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD

Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

12456 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gelfand specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Gelfand's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gelfand

3.1

15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
13%
13%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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
1 person found this helpful
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Irma Day – Mar 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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mcphetridgee – Mar 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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La Habra, Ca – Jan 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Kim in La Habra, CA – Nov 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Joyce in Downey, CA – Dec 17, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD is a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gelfand has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona, Facultad...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • Coney Island Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Locations

Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center12456 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd
    Whittier, CA 90602
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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
  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave
    Downey, CA 90241
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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