Dr. Howard Gelb, MD
Dr. Howard Gelb, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gelb has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bethesda Hospital East and West Boca Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9980 Central Park Blvd N Ste 222 Boca Raton, FL 33428Make an Appointment
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Dr. Howard Gelb, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gelb has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Nova Southeastern University
2006Arthex
2001Cincinnati Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Center Fellow
1995Cincinnati Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital, 1995Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital, 1990University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989Cornell University
Undergraduate School, 1985Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate School, 1985
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Learn more about medical license public record checkSpectator Magazine, Sept 2010
Organic Chemistry Award Cornell University, 1983
Physiology award Univ of Penn Med School, 1989
Munns Orthopaedic Award Univ of Pennsylvania, 1989
West Boca Medical Center Physician Recognition Award for 2010, 2010
The Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Second Annual Award for Academic Excellence, Second Place,, 1993
Graduation Marshall Cornell University, 1985
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
66%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% lower than the national average
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