Summary

Dr. Richard Gellender is a family medicine physician with over five decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been practicing for 56 years. Dr. Gellender is fluent in English and brings extensive expertise to his comprehensive family practice.

Dr. Gellender practices in Pittsburg, Kansas, and is affiliated with Girard Medical Center. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and providing pediatric care for younger patients. He also handles hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. Common procedures in his practice include comprehensive metabolic panels and basic metabolic panels to assess overall health, as well as home blood glucose testing for diabetes management. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 56 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Gellender Richard A Office

2724 N Joplin StPittsburg, KS 66762
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Allan Gellender

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • March Vision Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Allan Gellender has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Allan Gellender has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1970

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Gellender's office located?
Dr. Richard Gellender's office is located at 2724 N Joplin St, Pittsburg, KS, 66762.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Gellender affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Gellender is affiliated with Girard Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Richard Gellender speak?
Dr. Richard Gellender speaks English.
Does Dr. Richard Gellender accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Gellender accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Gellender accepting new patients?
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