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Dr. Joseph Gelbfish, MD

Dr. Joseph Gelbfish, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Gelbfish, MD is an internist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

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1
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(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gelbfish specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Dr. Gelbfish's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gelbfish

2.1
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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Man has no respect for humans
I am blind with a guidedog, I was placed in a corner in an uncomfortable chair with people constantly stepping over my dog. You would think they would put us out of the way. I arrived 20 minutes early to find out there where 5 people before me, who have been waiting 2 hrs. I was told this is normal for this doctor. This is NOT acceptable, why make an appointment? This man is a doctor not a GOD!! Needless to say I left and found a doctor that is respectful to others. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nancy Rogers – Jan 25, 2024
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Good
Good doctor as he is very thorough with everything he does.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2023
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I came on time to my appointment and then waited 2.5 hours. It was extremely frustrating. When he finally called me in, 10 minutes into the appointment he took a 10 minute phone call. He also took about 5 two minute phone calls. He dictated into his computer the whole time which took so much time. I was in the room for about 45 minutes because he was on the phone for 20 minutes. It was an extremely frustrating expirience. I will never ever go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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NY – Sep 29, 2016
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Awful. I hated it. It was terrible. Long wait time. Disgusting person. Didn't know what he was talking about
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Ted in Ohio – Sep 28, 2016
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He was an extremely haughty and nasty person. He got my diagnosis all wrong, as I went to two huge cardiologists afterwards and they told me that he was way off. He was extremely late. Tiny and dirty office. Nasty people. Nothing normal about the place. Period.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Bob in Brooklyn, NY – Sep 28, 2016
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We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Dr. Gelbfish graduated from the New York University School of Medicine in 1980. He works in Brooklyn, NY and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Gelbfish is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Cardiology

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  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Hebrew

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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