Andrew Gelven's Online Review Report Card

Poor bedside manner, abrupt allowing no discussion of surgical procedure and postop care. Lengthy recovery from minor procedure with limited mobility and pain.

I hurt my shoulder in a fall. I waited for awhile thinking it would get better but when it didn't I had a MRI done. That test showed a couple of small tears and bursitis along with a little arthritis. When I went to him for treatment I was in room for over 30 minutes waiting. When finally came in he sat down and looked at test for a matter of seconds. He then told me I had one very minimal tear, very minimal arthritis, and bursitis. Noticed my range of motion was bad and then just said getting a cortisone shot. That shot did not help me! That was several months ago and still hurting like crazy! I did complain to his nurse about my pain. I never want to go back to him again! Just like it was mentioned on here, he acts like a tear is no big deal and everything good. I bet if he had my pain he would be all over getting help to stop it.

I hurt my shoulder in a fall. I waited for awhile thinking it would get better but when it didn't I had a MRI done. That test showed a couple of small tears and bursitis along with a little arthritis. When I went to him for treatment I was in room for over 30 minutes waiting. When finally came in he sat down and looked at test for a matter of seconds. He then told me I had one very minimal tear, very minimal arthritis, and bursitis. Noticed my range of motion was bad and then just said getting a cortisone shot. That shot did not help me! That was several months ago and still hurting like crazy! I did complain to his nurse about my pain. I never want to go back to him again! Just like it was mentioned on here, he acts like a tear is no big deal and everything good. I bet if he had my pain he would be all over getting help to stop it.

What a miserable experience today! After the curt reception, x rays were done on my knee. Then I sat, waiting. Finally Dr. Gelven whisked in, felt around on my knee, didn't listen to the fact this has been hurting for years and said I needed a cortisone shot. I asked shouldn't we find out what the issue is rather than mask the pain as I felt I could injury it worse if there a tear, etc?. He disagreed and said he'd get them ready. I ended up walking out after an assistant was sent in. I wish I would have checked his reviews first! Not flattering for sure!

What a miserable experience today! After the curt reception, x rays were done on my knee. Then I sat, waiting. Finally Dr. Gelven whisked in, felt around on my knee, didn't listen to the fact this has been hurting for years and said I needed a cortisone shot. I asked shouldn't we find out what the issue is rather than mask the pain as I felt I could injury it worse if there a tear, etc?. He disagreed and said he'd get them ready. I ended up walking out after an assistant was sent in. I wish I would have checked his reviews first! Not flattering for sure!

Went to my first and last appointment today with Dr.Gelven...I have knee issues for awhile he did xrays and a knee exam was told the old MRI i had was probably wrong.(tore acl tore Meniscus worn cartilage)..lets do some physical therapy to help your pain would that make you happy to have no pain? Not sure what kind of questions or statement that is ..as im walking out of the room he and two others are down the hall talking about my case..Is that something to be discussed in the hallway especially when i hear him say so she says ...i wont return..im looking for a solution to my knee problems not a rush me through to see how many patients or money i can make in a day..Hopefully someone else has better luck with him than i did!

Went to my first and last appointment today with Dr.Gelven...I have knee issues for awhile he did xrays and a knee exam was told the old MRI i had was probably wrong.(tore acl tore Meniscus worn cartilage)..lets do some physical therapy to help your pain would that make you happy to have no pain? Not sure what kind of questions or statement that is ..as im walking out of the room he and two others are down the hall talking about my case..Is that something to be discussed in the hallway especially when i hear him say so she says ...i wont return..im looking for a solution to my knee problems not a rush me through to see how many patients or money i can make in a day..Hopefully someone else has better luck with him than i did!

My husband had a horrible experience with him today. He tore his shoulder during our move a few months ago, and just recently had the time to get an MRI and appointment. The MRI showed a tear, but he acted like it wasn’t a big deal. My husband does NOT complain. He had a heart attack, and waited for days to go get checked. He tried to tell him the pain was worse the last 2 weeks, and that it is keeping him from sleeping and working right now. He didn’t seem concerned at all.

My husband had a horrible experience with him today. He tore his shoulder during our move a few months ago, and just recently had the time to get an MRI and appointment. The MRI showed a tear, but he acted like it wasn’t a big deal. My husband does NOT complain. He had a heart attack, and waited for days to go get checked. He tried to tell him the pain was worse the last 2 weeks, and that it is keeping him from sleeping and working right now. He didn’t seem concerned at all.

Excellent doctor. Listened to my concerns and prescribed proper protocol.