Dr. David Gelber, MD
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60 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. David Gelber, MD is a general surgery specialist in Pasadena, TX and has been practicing for 34 years. He specializes in general surgery.Read his story
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Gelber performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
very high
more than 97% of peers
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
very high
more than 97% of peers
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
high
more than 89% of peers
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Dr. Gelber's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Gelber "Dr. David Gelber, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1984, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bayshore Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, St. Luke's Patients Medical Center. Dr. David Gelber also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including General Surgeons of Pasadena PLLC. Dr. David Gelber accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (713) 944-2240 to request Dr. David Gelber Medicare information, advice, and payment info or simply to book an appointment. Surgeons operate, repair, or remove damaged or diseased tissue. General surgeons focus on the organs within the abdomen, including the stomach and colon. Many surgeons specialize on specific conditions or areas of the body, including vascular surgeons, neurosurgeons, thoracic and cardiac surgeons, plastic surgeons, colon and rectal surgeons, hand surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and pediatric surgeons."
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1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
68 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Varices
- Fracture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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61 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bladder Surgery
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Esophagomyotomy
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrotomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Parathyroidectomy
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Skin Grafts
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Rochester New YorkMedical School | Graduated 1984
- Baylor University Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed
- Baylor University Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Gelber has provided excellent surgical care. My first cancer surgery was in 2009. My outcome was good and maybe that is why my regard for Dr. Gelber's professionalism and surgical expertise was so high. At any rate, I was once again diagnosed with cancer in 2018. A new primary invasive...Read More
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Nancy Lawson in TX – Oct 05, 2018
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Have had some medical issues in the past year and Dr. Gelber and staff have been very helpful and compassionate during my surgeries. Always sharing the procedures with detail and confidence. Would recommend him for all your surgical procedures. Great Doctor.
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1Glen Wright in La Porte – Sep 03, 2018
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Dr. Gelber has a relaxed yet confident manner which help me feel relaxed and confident. Two days post hernia surgery I feel great with minimal discomfort. Would I recommend Dr. Gelber? Of course.
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Tinker Cox in Deer Park, TX – Jun 24, 2018
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Went in for an inguinal hernia repair and Dr. Gelber did a great job of making me feel like it was no big deal. He doesn't waste a lot of time on small talk but gets right to the issues which I appreciated. He's a very competent surgeon and did a great job on mine. The staff was friendly and...Read More
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Dennis Saint in , TX – May 13, 2018
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Dr Gelber takes care of my needs without hesitation. Very nice but quiet. The staff in the office are friendly .
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kathy shores in Pasadena – Apr 15, 2018
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