Super Profile

Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD

Medical Oncology*

4.7 (26)

Jersey City, NJ

Accepting new patients

34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview
Locations
Experience
Insurance
Ratings & Reviews
About

Overview of Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD

Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Jersey City, NJ. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gelfand an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Gelfand works at Astera Cancer Care in Jersey City, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Retroperitoneum Cancer, Anemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

Compare with other Medical Oncology Specialists

Compare Dr. Gelfand with our nearby Medical Oncology Specialists at Jersey City Medical Center

Dr. Arunabh Sekhri, MD

View Profile

View Profile

View Profile

These providers are on the medical staff of Jersey City Medical Center.

Dr. Gelfand's Office Locations

1

Astera Cancer Care
377 Jersey Ave Ste 160, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Directions (732) 390-7750

View All Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.

Retroperitoneum Cancer

Anemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Retroperitoneum Cancer

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Anemia

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Check your insurance

Insurance Search

Please double-check when making an appointment.

View All Accepted Carriers

Aetna
Amerihealth
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
EmblemHealth
First Health
Guardian
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Humana
MultiPlan
MVP Health Care
Oxford Health Plans
Principal Financial Group
QualCare
UnitedHealthCare

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

Ratings & Reviews

Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

4.7

Average provider rating

Based on 26 ratings

Patient Ratings (26)

5 Star

(23)

4 Star

(1)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(2)

Leave a review

How was your appointment with Dr. Gelfand?

Dr. Gelfand's Office & Staff

Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
Staff friendliness and courteousness
Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Gelfand

Level of trust in provider's decisions
How well provider explains medical condition(s)
How well provider listens and answers questions
Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

- Display Name
- City, State:
Your gender:
- Male
- Female
Your age group:
Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

How would you like to confirm your survey information?
- Email
- Phone
- Email Address:
- Phone Number:
Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.

Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD.

About Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD

Specialties*

Medical Oncology
*Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Years of Experience

34 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Italian

NPI Number

1407855612

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

New York Hospital

Internship

Mount Sinai Hospital|Mt Sinai Hospital

Medical Education

State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Hematology, Medical Oncology and Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

View all frequently asked questions View less frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Gelfand accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD work with?

Dr. Gelfand works at Astera Cancer Care in Jersey City, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Gelfand’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD treats?

Dr. Gelfand has seen patients for Retroperitoneum Cancer, Anemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gelfand on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD speak?

Dr. Gelfand speaks Italian.

How do patients rate Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD in reviews?

26 patients have reviewed Dr. Gelfand. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gelfand.

What are the benefits of calling vs online scheduling?

Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gelfand, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gelfand appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

Your Gut Bacteria May Impact Your Heart Health, Here's How

Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller Talks Ovarian Cancer

FDA Asked to Investigate Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drink. What to Know

Telehealth Options

This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Gelfand, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?

Find provider online now

Call now to make an appointment

(732) 390-7750

Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD

Overview of Dr. Robert Gelfand, MD

Dr. Gelfand's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

View All Accepted Carriers