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Dr. David W. Gelber, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Professional interests include: inguinal hernia repair, abdominal surgery, appendicitis, and more.

3801 Vista Road Suite 450
Pasadena, TX 77504

(713) 944-2240

Dr. David W. Gelber, MD is a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. David W. Gelber, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, GEN SURGEONS PASADENA DBA E HOUST, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and HPN.

Office Locations

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

3801 Vista Road Suite 450
Pasadena, TX 77504

(713) 944-2240

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HPN

4600 E Sam Houston Parkway
South Pasadena, TX 77505

(713) 944-2240

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“David Gelber is a general and vascular surgeon who blogs at Heard in the OR and author of Behind the Mask.”—"The surgery gods can be your best friend or your worst enemy", KevinMD, January 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. David W. Gelber, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	181
hospital care	476
inpatient care	476

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
hospital care	354
inpatient care	354

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	30
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	54
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	138
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
open surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	57
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	29
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	56
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	63
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	11
catheterization	12
doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
open surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	121
Hispanic	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	23
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David W. Gelber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	23

Education & Training

Dr. David W. Gelber, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY/SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY/SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David W. Gelber, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

HCA Houston Healthcare

GEN SURGEONS PASADENA DBA E HOUST

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

HPN

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David W. Gelber, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
TELA Bio, Inc.	$305 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $280	Ovitex $25
Davol Inc.	$171 Progel $83	ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $60	SURGICAL $28
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$161 Regranex $76	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $53	Santyl $18	STRAVIX $14
TEI Biosciences Inc	$151 SurgiMend $151
Ethicon US, LLC	$90 ENSEAL Product Family $25	Energy: Harmonic $22	LIGAMAX $15	Endoscopy Endocutters $13	$14
Other	$777 Da Vinci Surgical System $67	TheraSkin $62	CellerateRx $54	Seglentis $54	Regranex $50	Other $490

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,656

Biography

Dr. David Gelber's specialties are general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). His areas of expertise include thyroid problems, gallbladder problems, and inguinal hernia repair. He is affiliated with Astrana Health and HCA Houston Healthcare. Dr. Gelber welcomes new patients at his office inS PASADENA, TX as reported by Astrana Health. Before completing his residency at Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Gelber attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.