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Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD
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 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Rush Hospital and is affiliated with Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gelman an average 3.5 star rating.
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Dr. Gelman's Office Locations
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Office921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Directions (805) 546-0411
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Melbourne Regional Medical Center250 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 Directions (321) 724-2718
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Coastal Surgical Institute921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Directions (805) 473-9850Monday06:00 - 17:00Tuesday06:00 - 17:00Wednesday06:00 - 17:00Thursday06:00 - 17:00Friday06:00 - 17:00
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Associated Surgeons of San Luis Obispo77 Casa St Ste 103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Directions (805) 546-0411
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- Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
- Marian Regional Medical Center
- French Hospital Medical Center
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Anoscopy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hair Transplants
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Laser Hair Removal
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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Wound Repair
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anal Fissure
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Anorectal Abscess
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Atresia
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Biliary Tract Cancer
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Bone Cancer
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Bowel Strangulation
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Breast Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Crohn's Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
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Gynecologic Cancer
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Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Abscess
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Liver Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Meckel's Diverticulum
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Peptic Ulcer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Pleural Effusion
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Proctoptosis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Rectal Prolapse
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Rib Fracture
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Sclerosing Mesenteritis
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Secondary Malignancies
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Thyroid Cancer
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Vulvar Cancer
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Acid Reflux Surgery
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
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Biopsy of Breast
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Bladder Surgery
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Bone Marrow Biopsy
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Colectomy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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Gastrectomy
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Hair Transplants
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Laparotomy
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Laser Hair Removal
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Lumpectomy
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Mastectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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Parathyroidectomy
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Peripheral Artery Bypass
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
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Sphincterotomy
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Thoracentesis
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
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Thyroid Lobectomy
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Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
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Tracheal Surgery
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon
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About Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 35 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1083688782
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Education & Certifications
Internship
- Rush University
Internship
Medical Education
- Rush Hospital
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- University of California at Los Angeles
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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Dr. Gelman has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones 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.
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