4.5
15 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Gelfand is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. With 47 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive knowledge to treating digestive and general health conditions. Dr. Gelfand is fluent in Spanish and French, helping him communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
He practices at Suburban Hospital and maintains offices in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Washington, DC through Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Gelfand specializes in diagnosing and treating colon polyps and performing colonoscopies to screen for colorectal health. He also conducts lower GI endoscopy procedures to examine the digestive tract. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
He practices at Suburban Hospital and maintains offices in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Washington, DC through Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Gelfand specializes in diagnosing and treating colon polyps and performing colonoscopies to screen for colorectal health. He also conducts lower GI endoscopy procedures to examine the digestive tract. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, French
- Georgetown University School Of Medicine
- 6 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Lowell Gelfand has 4 locationsCapital Digestive Care Bethesda
10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404Bethesda, MD 20817 Tel: (240) 737-0085
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 500Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Tel: (301) 637-8678
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Capital Digestive Care Chevy Chase
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste T90Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Tel: (301) 654-2521
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Lowell Gelfand
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Lowell Gelfand has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Lowell Gelfand has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. Richard Gelfand is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.
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- What languages does Dr. Richard Gelfand speak?
- Dr. Richard Gelfand speaks Spanish and French.
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- Where is Dr. Richard Gelfand's office located?
- Dr. Richard Gelfand's office is located at 10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404, Bethesda, MD, 20817.
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