Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD
General Surgery*•Male•Age 61
General Surgery*
Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD is a general surgery specialist in Pismo Beach, CA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Hospital in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201 Pismo Beach, CA 93449Make an Appointment
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3.5
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
- Hair Transplant Surgery
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Board Certifications
Rush University
Internship Hospital, 1990
Rush Hospital
Medical School, 1989
University of California at Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1984
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Preperitoneal Bilateral Inguinal Herniorrhaphy Evolution of a Technique from Conventional Top Laparoscopic, 1996
- The Effects of Lasers, Electrocautery, and Sharp Dissection on Cutaneous Tissue Flaps, Nov. 1994
- Hair Transplants Restore Lost Locks and Self-Esteem, 01/10/2013
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Please call the office to learn more. (805) 546-0411
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Dr. Gelman's office is located at 921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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- Mon: 6:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 6:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 6:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 6:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 6:00am - 5:00pm
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hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
7% higher than the national average
8% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
5% higher than the national average
1% lower than the national average
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
2% lower than the national average
Compare with other General Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Gelman with our nearby General Surgery Specialists at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.
Make an appointment at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital today at (805) 222-6084.
These providers are on the medical staff of Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.
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