Andrew T. Gelven, DO

Connie Hoffman

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December 05, 2021

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.

Karen Crawford

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September 14, 2022

He operated on my father, and left. Never came out to talk to the family at all. The surgery took longer than we were told and we never heard a word from the Dr. When the nurse called the Dr. he didn't answer. She left a message that the family was still waiting to hear from him. An hour later... still nothing. About 3 months later had a follow up, still never saw the Dr. The actual surgeon never even saw him at the follow up.

Brianna Westmeyer

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August 12, 2021

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.

Jannifer Wilson

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January 14, 2020

Had an appointment with him after ER visit for suspected torn meniscus. When I told him what the ER Dr said he responded thats what they all say! He discounted my pain and made me feel like I was not telling the truth or over exaggerating my pain. He did have me go for an MRI. The technician said the Dr would have results the same day. A week later I finally called to get results but they would not give me the results over the phone. After i told his assistant I would get the results from my primary care Dr. His assistant called and left a voicemail that it was just a bit of arthritis. Still in pain with a swollen leg from mid thigh to ankle i called my primary care Dr and his assistant told me that the MRI does show a meniscus tear and i need to see another surgeon. This Dr did not care about me or my pain. I will not see him again or recommend him to anyone.

tcrb1969

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November 03, 2021

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!