Dr. Brian Gelb, MD

Dermatology*•Male•Age 51

Dermatology*

Dr. Brian Gelb, MD is a dermatologist in Alpena, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gelb has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian Gelb, MD

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Alpena

105 Arbor Ln Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 884-0139

Accepting new patients

(989) 884-0139

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gelb specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gelb's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gelb

4.9
187 ratings, 152 with a written review
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First visit to dermatology
The nurses and Dr made me feel welcome and comfortable. They provided very professional and great service. I will continuing using their services to take care of my skin.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adriana Garis West – Jan 11, 2025
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There's no better. He is very thorough. He takes his time with you. Explains completely all your questions. He's great and his staff are excellent. Highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janis Cramer – Nov 21, 2024
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Complete skin assessment
Through skin exam. All staff were very nice. Dr. Gelb talked to you face to face, did not sit in front of a computer.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Terri P. – Aug 03, 2024
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Excellent Doctor!
Dr. Gelb has always treated me with respect and excellent care of my skin. Listens to concerns and recently diagnosed a serious cancer on my face. He always seems to know what needs a biopsy. He treats his staff with respect and the office runs well even though they are busy.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Suzanne Campbell – Jul 10, 2024
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Very happy with Dr. Gelb’s service.
Dr. Gelb was very professional and kind. I felt comfortable and confident that he provided me with the right information and what was the next step. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 10, 2024
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Very friendly and informative!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2024
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Excellent doctor!
The office and medical staff and Dr. Gelb were very efficient, friendly, extremely courteous and explained things well. I have been seeing Dr. Gelb for several years now and would highly recommend him as a dermatologist. The corporate company, Advanced Dermatology, I cannot say the same about. I have experienced many problems and much rudeness from the corporate contact people of Advanced Dermatology. However Dr. Gelb and his staff at the Gaylord office I highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 10, 2024
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Great experience
Very good experience
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis – May 08, 2024
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Excellent Care
Dr. Gelb and the entire staff were all very professional and personable. I felt listened to and well cared for. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for help for any skin issues. Thank you all.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise P. – Apr 19, 2024
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Very impressed
The staff is very friendly and caring as is Dr Gelb. He is very thorough and explains what everything is and is not, as well. I will definitely recommend Dr Gelb.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Plowman – Apr 05, 2024
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Very professional and kind demeanor.
Dr. Gelb has a very straight forward manner of explaining my skin eruption, the cause and the most efficient way of dealing with it in the immediate tense.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 23, 2024
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Very pleasant and great communication!
Dr. Gelb takes the time to ask questions and then listen and discuss the situation. He is thorough and knowledgeable!The only complaint I have is the answering service took a ridiculously long time to schedule the appointment saying her computer was slow and unprofessional calling me “honey”
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Mar 03, 2024
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Met Dr Gelb when he was with Dr Cutter in Petoskey
He is very good and caring person
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ralph Grabow – Mar 02, 2024
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Great Doc
Dr Gelb is professional and thorough. His staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy – Feb 22, 2024
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He is very helpful and caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2024
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Dr. Gelb and the Advanced Dermatology Staff at the Alpena office are excellent. Everyone is professional, personable, and knowledgeable.I do have one question: why do you pass the credit card merchant's fee on to your patients when that fee is a cost of doing business which is a tax deductible expense for you?
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 05, 2024
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I see Dr. Gelb once a year for the past several years. I like him very much. He treats me with kindness, respect, and understanding. He listens to my concerns and eases my mind with his answers.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2024
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Excellent
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2023
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Rave reviews for Dr. Gelb!
I am so thankful for Dr. Gelb's kind, informed and thorough patient care. He genuinely listens to all concerns, presents all options for treatment along with his best recommendation yet allows the patient to make the best informed choice of treatment. His staff is excellent - very professional and caring. Dr. Gelb is a model for an ideal physician - I wish he could be my family physician too!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Allison B. – Nov 30, 2023
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Outstanding Experience
Dr.Gelb made me feel at ease. Only had a simple procedure and would definitely return. Professional, courteous and a genuinely friendly physician. When you love your job as Dr.Gelb does it shows. Also the staff are very welcoming and quick at processing your paperwork. You’re all Great!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Faner – Nov 01, 2023
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Dr Gelb completed his BS at the University of Michigan, and his medical education at The Ohio State University. While at Michigan, he spent a semester at the historic biological field station on Douglas Lake and realized his love for Northern Michigan....read more

biography

Dr. Gelb completed his BS at the University of Michigan, and his medical education at The Ohio State University. While at Michigan, he spent a semester at the historic biological field station on Douglas Lake and realized his love for Northern...read more

  • Dermatology

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  • Ohio State University

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Alpena

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Alpena105 Arbor Ln Alpena, MI 49707
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Gaylord

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Gaylord685 E M 32 Gaylord, MI 49735
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Petoskey

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Petoskey4170 Cedar Bluff Dr Petoskey, MI 49770
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital

    14700 Lake Shore Dr
    Charlevoix, MI 49720
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

    1501 W Chisholm St
    Alpena, MI 49707
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Otsego Memorial Hospital

    825 N Center Ave
    Gaylord, MI 49735

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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