Summary

Dr. Howard Van Gelder is a rheumatologist who brings 19 years of experience to treating patients with joint and autoimmune conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at St. Mary Medical Center Dignity Health Long Beach in 2011. Dr. Van Gelder further specialized through a fellowship at LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, finishing in 2013. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Van Gelder practices at Facey Medical Group in Valencia, California, and maintains hospital privileges at UCI Health Lakewood. He focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and inflammation. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work and immunology testing to diagnose and monitor autoimmune conditions. Patients rate Dr. Van Gelder 4.9 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 19 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
  • 584 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Facey Medical Group - Valencia Specialty

23803 McBean Pkwy Ste 202Valencia, CA 91355

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Dr. Howard Jonathan Van Gelder, MDDr. Paramjit Kaur SinghDr. Jacqueline Marie JanszDr. Chen Xie
RheumatologyRheumatologyInternal MedicineRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
19 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Valencia , CAOxnard , CAWest Hollywood , CALOS ANGELES , CA
Med School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Med School: Gajra Raja Medical College Med School: California Northstate University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Jonathan Van Gelder

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - Medicare Advantage
  • Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Jonathan Van Gelder has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Jonathan Van Gelder has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologist
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical Center2013

Residency

St Mary Medical Center Dignity Health Long Beach2011

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2007

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Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Van Gelder affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Van Gelder is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
Where is Dr. Howard Van Gelder's office located?
Dr. Howard Van Gelder's office is located at 23803 McBean Pkwy Ste 202, Valencia, CA, 91355.

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