Summary

Dr. Michael Gelfand specializes in neurology, focusing on complex brain and nervous system conditions. He earned his medical degree from NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Morningside in 2011. With 16 years of experience treating neurological disorders, Dr. Gelfand brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Gelfand practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with epilepsy and various seizure conditions. His procedural expertise includes ambulatory EEG monitoring and brain function mapping to help diagnose neurological issues. Dr. Gelfand also performs deep brain stimulation procedures for eligible patients. He maintains an excellent 5.0 patient rating on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai Morningside
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Gelfand has 2 locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Dr. Michael Gelfand

330 S 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

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16 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAVoorhees , NJGarnet Valley , PA
Med School: NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: State Univ Of Medicine And Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu Fac Of Med Med School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Providence, RI) Medical School, MD Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Gelfand

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Gelfand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Gelfand has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Morningside2011

Medical School

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical CenterGraduated in 2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Gelfand affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Gelfand is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Hospital.
Where is Dr. Michael Gelfand's office located?
Dr. Michael Gelfand's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Gelfand?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michael Gelfand here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Michael Gelfand accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Gelfand accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Michael Gelfand accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Michael Gelfand has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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