TEPAS Healthcare recently welcomed Clifford L. Gelman, MD, FACS to its team of specially trained surgeons and staff. Dr. Gelman is a U.S. trained, board-certified, general, thyroid, and breast surgeon. A former U.S. Air Force general surgeon, Gelman brings 16 years of surgery experience to TEPAS Healthcare.
Dr. Gelman is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. His surgical expertise encompasses a wide range of areas with extensive experience in general, breast, thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
“My goal is to share my expertise with my patients, allowing them to participate in their surgical care and feel confident in their choices. At TEPAS Healthcare, I can do this in a comfortable, compassionate environment,” said Gelman.
For the past 16 years, Gelman has practiced in Melbourne including active duty service as a general surgeon at Patrick Air Force Base. At TEPAS Healthcare, he works closely with Emran Imami, MD, FACS, FAPWCA, board-certified general and breast surgeon and Irfan Imami, MD, FACS, ABPH, FAPWCA, board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon.
Gelman is currently accepting new and established patients.
“Dr. Gelman’s credentials and extensive surgical experience are great additions to TEPAS Healthcare,” said Dr. Emran Imami.
Don’t miss Dr. Gelman’s upcoming “lunch and learns”
- Friday, May 6 “Cancer and the Thyroid.” Noon at Cancer Care Centers, 1140 S Pine St., Melbourne, second floor.
- Friday, May 20 “Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment & Recovery.” Noon at Cancer Care Centers Sebastian. 13050 US Highway 1, Sebastian.
- Lunch provided. Must RSVP to Marta Fiol at (321) 952-0898 or mfiol@cccfoundationinc.org.
TEPAS Healthcare offers the highest quality of medical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care in a setting conducive to healing. Services include general and laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy and colonoscopy, breast cancer surgery, surgical oncology, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, vascular and endovascular surgery, aneurysm screening and surgery, varicose and spider vein removal, Botox, IPL, and laser hair removal.
