Dr. Robert Gelb, MD
Dr. Robert Gelb, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Encinitas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF DENTAL AND ORAL SURGERY in 1980. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients.
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332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110 Encinitas, CA 92024Make an Appointment
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Dr. Robert Gelb, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Encinitas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF DENTAL AND ORAL SURGERY in 1980. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients.Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Columbia University / School Of Dental And Oral Surgery
Medical School, 1980
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
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88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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