Dr. Hugh Maurice Van Gelder, MD

Dr. Hugh Van Gelder is a thoracic surgeon with over four decades of medical expertise, having practiced for 41 years since completing his medical education at Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his residency training at Emory Healthcare, building a strong foundation in surgical care. Dr. Van Gelder speaks French and Polish, helping him connect with diverse patient communities.

Dr. Van Gelder practices at multiple locations throughout Florida, including St. Petersburg, Tavares, and Apopka, with affiliations at Saint Anthony's Health Care, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, and AdventHealth facilities. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and focuses particularly on heart conditions affecting women. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques, and off-pump bypass operations. Patients have rated Dr. Van Gelder 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.