


Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD
Dr. Samuel Gelbart, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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595 Buckingham Way Ste 448 San Francisco, CA 94132At a Glance
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- Practices at Top Hospital

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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Gelbart to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I am passionate about Eye Care. I built my practice over the last 30 years with 3 basic rules. First I make a habit of listening carefully to my patients so that I can really tune in to their needs. Secondly, I invest in the best equipment and...read moreOphthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Smith Kettlewell/u Calif
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Of California San Francisco
Residency Hospital, 1982Wadsworth Va Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979Howard University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978Carnegie-mellon University
Undergraduate School, 1974
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- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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