Summary

Dr. Rimma Gelbert is a family medicine and internal medicine physician who brings comprehensive osteopathic care to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been practicing for 24 years. Her expertise spans multiple areas including family medicine, internal medicine, and osteopathic medicine, allowing her to provide holistic care that addresses both immediate health concerns and long-term wellness. Dr. Gelbert is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish.

Dr. Gelbert practices in Brooklyn, New York, and maintains affiliations with Maimonides Medical Center. She specializes in managing cholesterol conditions, including high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders. Her practice offers essential diagnostic services such as electrocardiograms and general blood testing. Dr. Gelbert also provides preventive care including flu vaccinations to help keep patients healthy year-round. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 24 years of experience
  • 77 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Russian, Spanish
  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Rimma Gelbert Medical Pc

1705 E 17th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

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24 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Russian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Brooklyn , NYEast Meadow , NYNew York , NYWayne , NJ
Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine Med School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rimma Gelbert

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • 1199SEIU - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - PPO
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Senior Whole Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rimma Gelbert has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rimma Gelbert has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Internal Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dr. Rimma Gelbert holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Gelbert's NPI number is 1679642565.

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