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
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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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Dr. Gelfand has been my rheumatologist for 30 years. He has taken great care of me. He also has a sense of humor, which more doctors need to have. However, when he's explaining a medical issue to you, and you have questions, you have his undivided attention.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Irma Day – Mar 19, 2021
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I Agree with everyone on here, the staff don't have a clue about RA, Dr. Gilbert is a great Dr. But the staff is horrible, i missed appointment last year and i don't have any medicine left i left messages and they don't respond to your messages. i wonder if the Dr. even sees all of the bad reviews. i know if i spoke to him i would get my medicine. With everything that is going on in the world. The staff doesn't care about you.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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mcphetridgee – Mar 25, 2020
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Dr Gelfand asked me today if I had had any psoriasis lately. I replied “no I don’t have psoriatic arthritis I have rheumatoid arthritis. He asked “why does it say so on your cart? Hmmm I don’t know. I’ve was diagnosed 10 years ago with RA. Other than this confusion I’ve been pretty satisfied.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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La Habra, Ca – Jan 24, 2018
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Dr.Gelfand is the best rheumatologist around, but he's moved to a new office and the people that work there are all new people and I don't think they have a clue about what dr Gelfand is actually treating there. They seem to have no clue about the disease the drs they are working for treat.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Kim in La Habra, CA – Nov 17, 2016
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Gelfand, but Amicus Group is not good. They do not answer their phones. They make you leave a message and do not call back. I had to personally drive over there to get a lab requisition to get blood work because they would not respond to me or the lab and had to go to appointment before I could get treatment even though I had been seeing doctor for 5 years because he changed to new facility when I had been told i could get treatment when I came in.
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 others 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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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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