Summary

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand is a board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina. He completed his residency training at Maimonides Medical Center and brings over five decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Gelfand is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Gelfand practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Whittier and Lakewood, and maintains affiliations with PIH Health Hospital Whittier, Whittier Hospital Medical Center, and UCI Health Lakewood. He specializes in treating bone and joint conditions such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. His comprehensive approach includes diagnostic testing and coordinating physical therapy for patients recovering from joint and bone disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 51 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 12 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Gilbert Frank Gelfand has 4 locations

Amicus Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Inc

12456 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pih Health Hospital Whittier

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

Uci Health Lakewood

3700 South StLakewood, CA 90712

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51 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Whittier , CACerritos , CAWashington , DCTarzana , CA
Med School: Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina Med School: Rural Medical College Of Pravara Medical Trust Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gilbert Frank Gelfand

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gilbert Frank Gelfand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gilbert Frank Gelfand has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis
  • Central Nervous System Lupus Vasculitis (CNS Lupus Vasculitis)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Joint Arthritis (Periarthritis)
  • Lupus
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De MedicinaGraduated in 1975

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Dr. Gilbert Gelfand's office is located at 12456 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA, 90602.
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Dr. Gilbert Gelfand is affiliated with Pih Health Hospital Whittier, Whittier Hospital Medical Center, and Uci Health Lakewood.

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