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Dr. David Gelber, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (26)
Map Pin Small Pasadena, TX
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. David Gelber, MD

Dr. David Gelber, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pasadena, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from University of Rochester New York and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. Dr. Gelber, completed a residency at Nassau County Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gelber an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Gelber works at General Surgeons of Pasadena in Pasadena, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare 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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    General Surgeons of Pasadena
    3801 Vista Rd Ste 450, Pasadena, TX 77504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Appendicitis
Rib Fracture
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Visceroptosis
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1760485700
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Nassau County Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester New York
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Gelber works at General Surgeons of Pasadena in Pasadena, TX. View the full address on Dr. Gelber’s profile.

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

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Gelber. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gelber.

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