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Dr. Robert Ira Gelb, MD

  • Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • Core Orthopaedic Medical Center 332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • (760) 943-6700

Brief Intro

Dr. Gelb has been practicing medicine since 1986 and became board certified in 1988. He became board certified in Hand Surgery in 1994. Dr. Gelb attended medical school at New York Medical College and graduated in 1980. He served an internship specializing in surgery and completed his residency at New York Medical College. He was fellowship-trained at Jefferson Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University) from 1985-1986. Dr. Gelb is a Qualified Medical Examiner. He has presented nationally and published numerous articles about orthopaedics and hand surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, California Medical Association, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Western Orthopaedic Association. He is actively involved in research.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York Medical College - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • CORE Orthopedics PC
  • 332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Sciatica
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
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