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Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD works in Bethesda, MD as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 45 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1979. At present, Dr. Gelfand has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. They are affiliated with Suburban Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Gelfand practices at Practice in Bethesda, MD and has additional offices in Silver Spring, MD and Chevy Chase, MD.

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5449
  2. 2 Office
    12510 Prosperity Dr Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5210
  3. 3 Medstar Health Colon and Rectal Surgery At Chevy Chase
    5550 Friendship Blvd Ste T90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 654-2521

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 04, 2024
He diagnosed me quickly, when other doctors had waited and tested and waited and tested. Dr. Gelfand was able to pinpoint my problem and fix it.
— Mar 04, 2024
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • GeorgeTown University
    1980
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Geo Washington University
    1984
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Gelfand has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 16 times.

Dr. Gelfand is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Gelfand has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 45 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital

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