Dr. Gelfand is the executive medical director of the Orthopedic Service Line at Luminis Health, where he oversees comprehensive orthopedic care across the health system. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Gelfand earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1988 and his medical degree from the Health Sciences Center at Syracuse in 1992.
After earning his medical degree, Dr. Gelfand completed his residency in orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, followed by a fellowship in upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Syracuse in 1998. His professional journey then took him to Annapolis, where he has made significant contributions to orthopedic medicine, focusing on the care of the shoulder, elbow and hand. His expertise includes joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture care and microvascular procedures.
An innovator in his field, Dr. Gelfand holds several U.S. patents and has designed medical devices widely used in treating shoulder and elbow injuries. In 2005, he founded The Helping Hands Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides international humanitarian relief through surgical and educational missions. The foundation partners with Anne Arundel Medical Center to facilitate reconstructive procedures for patients from developing countries.
Dr. Gelfand's contributions to medicine and humanitarian efforts were recognized in 2012 when he was honored as the Young Alumnus of the Year at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s 137th College of Medicine Alumni Reunion. He is a member of the Luminis Health Board of Trustees, marking a historic first as a physician in this role.
Outside his professional life, Dr. Gelfand enjoys cycling and running. He showcased his endurance as part of Teamdoc2doc in the Race Across America 2010, where his team finished second in the grueling cross-country bicycle race. When not engaged in sports, he treasures time with his wife, Christina, also an orthopedic surgeon, and their four children.
