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Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD
Rheumatology* Age 77
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Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD

Rheumatology* Age 77
Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, CA.
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Dr. Gelfand graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona, Facultad De Medicina. Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD is a Rheumatologist in Whittier, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Gelfand currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Dr. Gelfand has experience treating conditions like Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Limb Pain, Scleroderma and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Gelfand's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gelfand also speaks Spanish. Dr. Gelfand is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Limb Pain
Scleroderma
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Lupus
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Gout
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Low Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vasculitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Trigger Finger
Chronic Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Raynaud's Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Bursitis
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Difficulty With Walking
Hepatitis B
Muscle Cramping
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Behçet's Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Felty's Syndrome
Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Long COVID Disorder
Muscle Weakness
Myelitis
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteomalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Trio ACO HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
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  • BlueCard PPO
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    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Value HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Amicus Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Inc.
    12456 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
  2. 2 Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
    7601 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242

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Languages Spoken
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Rheumatology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelfand's profile.

Dr. Gelfand frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Limb Pain, Scleroderma and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gilbert Gelfand, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona, Facultad De Medicina
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1977
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA

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