Howard J. Van Gelder, MD
Valencia, CA 91355
Facey Medical Group - Valencia Specialty
23803 McBean Parkway, Suite 202, Valencia, CA 91355
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About Howard J. Van Gelder
We are a premier healthcare team dedicated to providing innovative medical services in a caring and professional atmosphere. Each of us is committed to service, innovation, and quality care, while serving the needs of the community.
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
2007
LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
2013
St Mary Medical Center Dignity Health Long Beach
2011
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
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Dr. Van Gelder is thorough and caring. He also detected a heart murmer (stage 3) that was not detected a month ago by my primary care doctor.
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Dr. Van Gelder did a thorough examination and caught something that my primary care physician did not as he was too rushed. I am very grateful to him.
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I love Doctor Van Gelder. He was very professional, knowledgeable, informative, and listen to me which I appreciated...very helpful with choices available about my situation.
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Not only is Dr. Van Gelder, very knowledgeable and kind but his staff is as well
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I like this doctor he's very knowledgeable and Help me out through my issues
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Mine is a regular vist situation. The service is always good.
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Good
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I have always been pleased that Facey Medical Group was my choice 25 yrs ago.
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Dr Vangelder has excellent bedside manners and always listens to my concerns. His feedback is very important and he explains thing's easily to me. Thank you
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Dr Van Gelder is providing me with the best care and I'm on my way feeling so much better. Thank you to Dr Van Gelder and his team.
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Excellent experiences with all my providers
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Dr. Van Gelder is one of the caring and intelligent Doctors you have. I am grateful for his help and support. I would like to thank Doctor Van Gelder and his nurse Jennet for helping me.
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I have been working with Dr. VanGelder for several years now, I admire and respect him very much. I trust him implicitly.
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Dr. Van Gelder is thorough, takes his time to review medical history and seems genuinely interested in what the patient is going through in order to appropriately guide patient care.
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Very good doctor, cares about his patients.
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Great interaction with doctor, wait time not good.
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Dr. Van Gelder has always been an exceptional and caring Doctor!
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When I have a visit with Dr. VanGelder I feel secure that I am getting the quality of care I require. Thanks Dr.
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Dr VanGelder is an excellent doctor. The staff is also great. Thank you
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Doctor took his time, he had already reviewed my health history before coming in the room so that was nice, he knew a lot about his field, felt confident in his diagnosis
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Always professional.
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Always a good informative visit with Dr. VanGelder.
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This was a second visit with this doctor in the last 3 years. The second visit was the most important visit for me. The doctor listened to my issues and explained what was needed and what he was going to do, and that I would need follow up appointments. I'm very satisfied with my appointment and the results of my visit. I definitely recommend this doctor for arthritis issues and give him 5 stars.
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Excellent doctor and great team
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Everything good. Very happy with the care provider
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I say him for the very 1st time. He was well prepared for any questions that I had and understood my concerns
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Compassionate, patient, informative and helpful.
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The doctor was impressively attentive and explained everything thoroughly. I didnt feel like I was being rushed out of the office despite having a later afternoon appointment. It was my first time being seen by him, he was thorough, listened to my history without rushing or judging. Exemplary provider!
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Dr doesn't really listen
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I really like Dr. VanGelder. He explains things and orders additional diagnostics as needed. He is very thorough.
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Excellent doctor and care team
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My experience was exceptional. The doctor was professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly allowing me to relax. The entire experience from everyone was unsurpassed!
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Dr Vangelder is very respectful and know legible. He listens and explains procedures and care in detail.
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Excellent doctor, always concerned about my health . I appreciate his advice and kindness.
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Dr.Van Gelder had good bedside manners
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Dr. Van Gelder, is a compassionate and caring doctor he is an example for others to follow.
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Excellent team communication
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Dr Van Gelder is exceptional. A wealth of knowledge.
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Everything was great!
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Always friendly, attentive and professional doctor and staff with my visits.
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Always a joy to see Dr. Van Gelder! He is always attentive, discusses in detail results and meaning of my labs, and always has ALL of my medical records, not just the ones he needs for my visit.
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Dr Van Gelder is very attentive and friendly and genuinely care about your health
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Great Doctor and staff.
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I continue to see Dr. Van Gelder due to the fact that he's very knowledgeable and his staff is very kind and patient and I couldn't ask for a better provider
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This is one of the best doctor's I have with Facey medical.
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I am very happy with my primary doctor.
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Dr. Van Gelder, makes sure that I'm doing well with meds I'm taking.
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Everything was great
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Dr Van Gelder and staff awesome,!!
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Staff is extremely personable and my doctors have very good instincts. And knowledge on my health issues.
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My GP referred me to Dr Van Gelder. The Earliest appointment that I could get was seven weeks out. I called every third day for an early appointment cancellation and finally after three or four weeks I was able to get in in early July. This is the negative part. And it appears to be the norm for the industry with my type of insurance.Doctor Van Gelder was direct to the point, thorough, knowledgeable, and spent some extra time with me to answer my questions. I've been struggling with the same brain, fog and dizziness for more than three years now. I know something is wrong. I can't seem to get to the bottom of it. My blood work was all normal. I'm waiting to get an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses, which Dr. Gelder felt could be the issue.
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Very good care
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All good he's a great docto
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I like this doctor he's helped me out Throughout the years Pain free.
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Great help all around.
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I've been working with Dr Van Gelder for about 7 years and I believe his is top class in his field.
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Great visit and care ! The wait was too long ! (1hour+)
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Dr. VG is very thorough and often makes it very easy to discuss health issues. I very much appreciate his concern over my well-being.
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Dr. Van Gelder is the best, so thorough. He has made me feel so much better and helped my pain so much.
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I always get excellent care from my Dr.
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Dr. Van Gelder is very thorough.
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DOCTOR Van Gelderland is my favorite Doctor because he always always call me with my test results.
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Dr. Van Gelder always takes time to explain things and answer all my questions.
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Dr. VanGelder always spends time with me listening and explaining everything. He makes suggestions for possible on-going care and the reasons for it. He asked me if I needed referrals for oter special and we discussed why. He sent the requests Immediatly. I trust he is an excellent provider.
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Always a pleasure to visit Dr Van Gelder
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Very quick to see doctor. And blood test afterwards.
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DR.Van Gelder has always been excellent
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Dr.Vangelder is warm and personable. He is knowledgeable about his field. He provides detailed and conscientious care. My exam was thorough and he answered all my questions and provided good advice. I recommend him to anyone needing his specialty.
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My experience with this provider is extremely helpful and Dr. Van Gelder is very straightforward and acknowledgable on the medical issues at had. Very respectful towards my needs, and he also listens.
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I was very happy with my visit. Everything was explained to me clearly.
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He did a very thorough hands on exam, took detailed history, listened and interacted humanelyordered batteries of tests to rule out immune issues.Felt I was in the hands of a competent practitioner. It did take a while to be seen, and I repeatedly called in, in case there was a cancellation. But long lead-times to be seen appear to be the norm these days.
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My visits with Dr. Van Gelder are always very good
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Dr Can Gelder is an excellent physics in and is always thorough and knowledgeable.
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Dr. Van Gelder was very excellent in asking and answering questions regarding my personal health. I did not feel rushed. That's a plus for the medical field.
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Dr Van Gelder is always very friendly, easy to talk to, very interested in my concerns and very knowledgeable.
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Dr. Van Gelder and all of my fake doctors have been excellent doctors except for one ear nose and throat doctor. I don't remember her name and I have recommended Facey medical group to family members. Excellent medical group thank you
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Trustworthy
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Dr Vangelder is attentive and not dismissive. His bedside manner is fantastic and I appreciate having him as my rheumatologist. His assistants are also helpful and courteous.
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Excellent care from Dr. VanGelder
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All good care
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I'm satisfied with the care provided.
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I am very pleased with Dr. VanGelder/his staff/Facey..
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Dr. Van Gelder, and all of my doctors at Facey have been excellent doctors all of them except for one an ear nose and throat doctor. I don't remember her name terrible doctor.
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Everyone is always very courteous and professional. Also, very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. I love having access to all my note visits and labs on the app . It's so convenient having access to everything all in one place.
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MD was very clear and respectful. One of the best!
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I felt the Dr and the office staff cared about me and my issues. Very professional and kind.
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Excellent care givers.
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I highly recommend Dr Van Gelder.
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I'm really happy with Dr. VanGelder
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Dr. Van Gelder is an excellent rheumatologist and one of the reasons I stay with Facey
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Whole team were great
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I highly recommend Dr Van Gelder.
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No bad, all good
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Dr Howard Van Gelder is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, caring and respectful. All the staff was kind, respectful, and caring.
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It took a long time to get in to see the doctor but once I did I was very pleased with my first visit.
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Excellent doctor
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The doctor was very helpful and professional.
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Doctor Van Gelder is professional, kind and caring, Thanks!
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Dr. VanGelder is beyond amazing. He takes his time and is ready to talk to you about current issues you might have. He is always well prepared. He truly cares about you and your well being. I can't thank him enough for the support he has given me.
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My experience always is an excellent experience with Dr. Van Gelder all of them are exceptional. Dr. Van Gelder Is amazing professional, take very good care of my concerns, explain in the way I can understand. I always feel very comfortable asking questions. Thank you for all you do for my wellbeing.
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DR. VAN GELDER is a great visit. He is always helpful and has my arthritis under control. I appreciate his knowledge of my past and has been brilliant in answering my concerns and helping me live well. He is a great doctor.
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I have no complaints
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Excellent doctor and team
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I feel confident my Provider is providing excellent care for my chronic condition.
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All the doctors I have seen for my medical conditions are great.
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Everything is fine
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The staff at this office was excellent as well as Dr. Van Gelder. Your Internal Medicine office, call center, prescription refill line need improvement.
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Excellent
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Everything was perfect
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Very knowledgeable and listens to my concerns regarding my PMR.
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Dr Van Gelder explains things to me very quickly and speaks quickly to me too especially when he goes my health summary and let me know how I'm doing too . I like him to slow down and explain it more clearly with me
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Dr van Gelder is a good MD
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Dr. VanGelder always responds aquickly and treats as needed..a very good doctor.
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This doctor is a great doctor it helps me out quite a bit
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My 6 mo visit with my specialist was professional and provider was on time which is important to me, since I always make an appointment before having to be at work.
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I was very pleased with my visit to Dr.VanGelder. He was very thorough and I feel I received excellent care.
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I am always pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Van Gelder.
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Dr Nan Gelder is very knowledgeable and courteous as well as his staff!!
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Very pleased with the provider.
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Dr van is a great provider and his staff is great
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Am satisfied with the team of Doctors and nurses who's take care of me.
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Always a pleasant, productive visit with Dr. Van Gelder. He listens, discusses, and always bases his continued care these discussions. A-# one respectful and caring service.
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I look forward to my appointments with Dr. Van Gelder. He is always well prepared and explains everything clearly. He is kind, efficient and knowledgeable. He has always read notes and looked at x-rays from other doctors prior to my visit and often has follow-up questions for me to provide more details. Dr. Van Gelder really looks out for my health as I age, which is incredibly reassuring. He is a fantastic doctor and I am grateful he is on my Care Team at Facey.
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It was the most thorough office visit and examined.I think i've ever had
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When any flare up arise, he diligently takes the steps to find any connections or new things with my diet or responses to medications.
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I always look forward to my visits at Dr. Van Gelder's office. He and his staff are professional, delightful, and knowledgeable.
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Dr. Van Gelder is always attentive and very caring
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Dr. VanGelder is the best! He is thoughtful, explains things, listens and genuinely cares about me!!
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Doctor is truly an asset to the Facey team.
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Dr. Van Gelder is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring.
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Always treated very well
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He is very thorough in checking and asking previous and present health problems. He just speaks very fast.
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Excellent care
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Except for a recent treatment to my knee which caused my symptoms to worsen, I have experienced excellent care from all of my Facey doctors, especially my Care Team. Thank you
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Dr. Van Gelder is always caring and very thorough, and follows up after each procedure and labs.
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Excellent Doctor, very nice person He dedicated all time I needed, I feel comfortable talking about my sick problems, He is patient and checked my parts where I have my problems, Thank you Dr.
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Dr Van Gelder was through and listened to me. He asked many questions about my history and present situation. Then we discussed treatments to begin with and tests to be conducted. Now we shall see what happens.
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This was a Referral and a great experience!!
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I had a great visit and and after all my tests were done the doctor email me to let me know conditions were great
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Very knowledgeable about my history and conditions. Gave me information and recommendations that will assist me in doing the right things to mitigate my health conditions.
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The care I receive is always respectful and personal.
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Love the doctor and medical staff!Quick and easy process :))
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Dr van gelder is always aware of all my history and spends time to explain and listen to my medical care. I trust his advice and care.
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He is very thorough and attentive.
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We love Dr Van Gelder!! He always takes his time with us and listens to us and explains everything!! He's awesome!!
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Dr van gelder is vrery caring and professional
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I love dr VanGelder. I enjoy seeing him at the end of the year every year.
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Dr Van Gelder is the ultimate specialist who listens to everything, looks at all my tests and information from all of my other physicians. So then he has the big picture to give me the best advice, diagnosis and plan forward to better health. Since I have been with him and as I get better I don't want to loose him.
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I feel like the doctor was a very good listener but he talks really fast. He could not diagnose my skin rash or blood pooling and what was the cause. He is the first doctor to talk about my osteoporosis. I'm very grateful that he is paying attention to that because no one else has
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Conditions and Procedures
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Chronic Pain
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
- Virtual Care
I had not needed to see Dr Van Gelder for some years. Upon returning to him with a new condition, he not only recalled me,(as having "graduated me" from my previous condition, but was very knowledgeable with what to do to for my present problem. He is a great rheumatologist.
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