Dr. Ira Gelb, MD

I am confused by his low rating. Easy to get the appointment. Started visit right on time. Dr. Gelb is extremely knowledgeable. Spent quality time with me answering all my questions with regard to a knee replacement that I knew I needed. Has also treated my daughter who loves him as well. He suggested a new medication to help with the pain and also is ordering a brace which I also knew I needed since my bones are very unsteady. He said it should help with my mobility until I have surgery. I have scheduled my knee replacement with him and I am very confident he will be with me from beginning to the end.

Went to Dr Gelb and he first told me I needed a brace for my knee that the xray was showing a slight fracture, then he said I needed arthritis shots, a series of theee shots one w eh two weeks, neither of these worked. Months passed and I was still in pain so went to another dr. He immediately told me that the cray is very obviously a torn minicus and performed surgery. I could have saved a lot of time and money. Dont go to him.

I’m truly perplexed by the negative ratings Dr. Gelb has received. He’s been by my and my family’s orthopedic doctor for at least 5-years. He’s a great communicator and is very thorough when telling you about your condition. I also like Dr. Gelb because he’s very thoughtful about if/when any form of surgery is necessary. Lastly, I love is sports oriented approach of getting you back to normal as soon as you and your body allows. He’s an incredible doctor!!! Especially for Knees, back and sports related orthopedic issues.

I have seen Dr Gelb several times over the last 12 years. The wait is always at least 30 minutes, total time spent there at least an hour, so plan on that. When I first came to his office, 12 years ago, he took time to explain and was thorough, though he recommended surgery for a knee that was ultimately treated successfully with physical therapy. In another visit, his recommendation for no surgery on my spine was a good one. My latest appointment in 2021 lasted 6 minutes, and he constantly interrupted my answers to his rushed questions. It was a most frustrating experience. Upon leaving, I asked the front desk how many patients he sees. She replied, "In a day?" So, on a typical day he sees 40 patients. He's a smart doctor, and some (not all) of his treatments and recs are good, but you've almost got to be a doctor yourself to discuss treatment options and diagnoses. And you definitely have to talk fast!!

I was able get an appointment the same day. Dr. Gelb is both professional and easy to talk to. He did surgery on my knee three years ago and was pleased with the results.

I found Dr. Gelb to be friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I appreciate his outstanding care.

I found Dr. Gelb to be professional and knowledgeable concerning my issues. He gave his time to listen. A very important quality for every patient and he tried not to rush my visit with him.

Terrible experience. Spent no time with me. Barely did an exam. Did not allow me to speak to explain my situation. He seemed arrogant and disinterested. He also mentioned surgery on the first visit, after five minutes. I will never go back to Dr. Gelb.

Dr. Gelb was attentive, friendly, and approached my situation with concern. He was reassuring and made a stressful experience more bearable. I would recommend him as a doctor.

Dr Gleb was personal, professional and was very informative. I felt cared for and listened to. He gave me things to help heal my arm and took his time with me.

The service is exceptional. My problem was addressed with care.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. My experience with Dr. Gelb was similar to the others. His wait times are horrible. He is extremely rude and arrogant. He didn't bother to listen to my concerns or really take the time to access my issue. He is the worst doctor that I have ever encountered. He lacks bedside manner. He makes negative comments about your health concerns. On my last interaction with him, I called ahead to discuss the appointment, the nurse placed me on hold and spoke to him about my issue and assured me that he could help. I take time off for my appointment and when I arrive, he was very dismissive, called me a liar. Told me that my condition something that I was born with was deteriorating due to my weight gain, not the strenuous activity of my military service. Even though I received less than sub par care from him, he had no problems billing my insurance for his lack of service. He is a fraud. I will never recommend his clinic or him to anyone.

dr. greeb is the best

Terrible, after not introducing himself, asking me why I even came in to see him and talking over me so I couldn't even explain my pain. I asked for a nurse to be present, to which he called her a "chaperone" and "nitva nurse, a female." I told him he was being an a-hole. He said, "No, your the a-hole" I left telling him not to bill me. He was the rudest doctor, I can't see why he has a license.

Long wait time each visit. Negative comments made about my knee pain in person and during a phone conversation which finally led me to find a new specialist. Best decision I could have made.

Really unprofessional. Openly criticized a radiologist whose report he disagreed with. Said “frankly he isn’t very good”. He talked over my elderly mother who was the patient. Didn’t make eye contact with her. And when I tried to offer some additional information he completely brushed me off.

Very arrogant. I saw him for knee pain from running and he found a very old injury which i suffered a decade ago. He said i never broke my knee in the past and was born with the cracked knee cap. I remember the accident when i broke it, the fall, and the shearing pain. "Dr" Gelb should be avoided at all costs... This guy is NOT who you should see for anything.

Terrible bedside manner. Not patient friendly

Got an AC repair by Dr gelb. He did not give me any details about post op rehab and when I called him on the phone asking questions he was very rude. Also does not know anything about newer shoulder repairs as he has been doing that one repair for many many years.