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Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.6 (34)
Map Pin Small Stamford, CT
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD

Dr. Alex Gitelman, MD is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Stamford, CT. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with White Plains Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital. Dr. Gitelman, completed a residency at Stony Brook Medical Center--Orthopaedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Gitelman an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Gitelman works at Practice in Stamford, CT with other offices in West Harrison, NY and Purchase, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gitelman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut
    1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 325-4087
  2. 2
    1st Advantage Dental
    210 Westchester Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 831-4160
  3. 3
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    3030 Westchester Ave, Purchase, NY 10577 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 831-4160
  4. 4
    Stamford Hospital
    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 276-1000

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  • White Plains Hospital
  • Greenwich Hospital
  • Stamford Hospital

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Interlaminar Spacer
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neck Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Revision Spinal Fusion
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
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Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063692861
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA Medical Center--Spine Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Stony Brook Medical Center--Orthopaedic Surgery
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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