Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD
Dr. Richard Gelfand, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404 Bethesda, MD 20817Make an Appointment
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Dr. Gelfand is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care.Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Geo Washington University
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Georgetown University
Internship Hospital, 1980Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979Unniversity Of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate School, 1975
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
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