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Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
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Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Gelbfish graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 42 years experience. Dr. Gelbfish currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Dr. Gelbfish has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gelbfish received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Gelbfish's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gelbfish also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Gelbfish is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Peripheral Edema
Venous Insufficiency
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Embolism
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Spider Veins
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bladder Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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  • Medicare
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  • Medicaid
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • WellPoint
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Vascular Access Associates P.C.
    2502 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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  2. 2 Office
    449 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022
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4.0
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Aug 26, 2024
r. Gelbfish is a great surgeon, but he needs to think about replacing his front line staff.
Elvira Torhovytska — Aug 26, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Maimonides Hospital Division Of Vascular Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Gelbfish frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel

    1 E 16 St, New York, NY

  • Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

    2525 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY