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Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD

General Surgery
3.5 (20)
Map Pin Small Pismo Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD

Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pismo Beach, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from Rush Hosp and is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Gelman works at Associated Surgeons-Sn Luis in Pismo Beach, CA with other offices in Melbourne, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Gelman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Coast Gastroenterology
    921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-0411
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
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    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    TEPAS Healthcare
    1140 BROADBAND DR, Melbourne, FL 32901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 733-1901

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Marian Regional Medical Center
  • French Hospital Medical Center
  • Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1083688782
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Rush University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush Hosp
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Los Angeles
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gelman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gelman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gelman has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gelman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Gelman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gelman.

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