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Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (16)
Map Pin Small Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gelfand an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Gelfand works at Practice in Bethesda, MD with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Chevy Chase, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Gelfand's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5449
  2. 2
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    12510 Prosperity Dr Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-5210
  3. 3
    Medstar Health Colon and Rectal Surgery At Chevy Chase
    5550 Friendship Blvd Ste T90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 654-2521

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  • Suburban Hospital

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    About Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1902875768
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Geo Washington University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • GeorgeTown University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Unniversity Of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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