Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Home
Sports Medicine • Boca Raton, FL • Since 2000
About
Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (Howard J. Gelb MD PA) is a Boca Raton-based orthopedic practice specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Led by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard J. Gelb, the center offers diagnostics and treatment for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, and wrist injuries, with on-site physical therapy for convenient care. Key details: private company founded in 2000, about 1 employee listed, annual revenue ~$23.9M, located at 9980 Central Park Blvd N, Boca Raton, FL, with three offices in Boca Raton. Website: gelbmd.com.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
9980 Central Park Boulevard North, Suite 222, Boca Raton, FL
Phone
561-558-8898
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.6/5 (164 ratings)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (101 ratings)
- rater8: 4.91/5 (733 ratings)
Patients praise
- high praise for the doctor's knowledge and surgical expertise
- many patients report successful surgical outcomes, particularly for knee and shoulder issues
- positive feedback on staff professionalism and the well-run office environment
- patients appreciate the thoroughness of consultations and clear explanations provided during many visits
Common complaints
- reports of long wait times in the office
- some patients felt the doctor was rushed, abrupt, or dismissive during appointments
- occasional complaints regarding bedside manner or lack of thorough explanations
- isolated reports of dissatisfaction with post-surgical outcomes or communication
"Outstanding Knowledge & Professional. He performed a complete ball & socket operation 19 years ago with no problem all these years! Also he also performed minuses surgeries for both my wife & daughter too. All excellent & successful."
— Vitals Patient Review"Great doctor. Thorough. Explained everything and answered All questions. Did follow up. Almost perfect except I waited time in waiting room. I guess that’s because he doesn't cut any patient short, which I guess is a good thing."
— WebMD Patient Review"Had surgery, post surgical care was horrible. Dr Gelbs bedside manner is beyond horrible no words. He is rude, condescending and dismissive."
— RateMDs Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Milestones, Medicine, and Making an Impact: 16th Annual White Coats-4-Care to Celebrate Education, Innovation and Legacy - The Boca Raton Tribune — Apr 7, 2026
- June and Ira J. Gelb, M.D.: White Coats-4-Care Honoree June Gelb with husband Ira J. Gelb, M.D., a respected cardiologist and educator who played a key role in establishing Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, ogether at the dedication of their named medical school auditorium - The Boca Raton Tribune — Apr 7, 2026
- 16th Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception Full Details - LivingFLA.com — May 7, 2026
- Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute opens urgent care center on Southern Boulevard — Dec 9, 2025
- Chambers Host Dual Ribbon Cuttings For Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute - Town-Crier Newspaper — Nov 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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