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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 is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD.
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Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD.

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Dr. Gelfand graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD and has 45 years experience. Dr. Gelfand currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Suburban Hospital. At present, Dr. Gelfand received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Gelfand's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gelfand is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5449
  2. 2 Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center
    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 637-8678
  3. 3 Thrive Behavioral Health LLC
    12510 Prosperity Dr Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5210
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 Office
    10215 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
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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.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1979
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
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Internship

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  • GeorgeTown University
    1980
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Geo Washington University
    1984
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelfand's profile.

Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD