Harris Gellman MD
Hand Surgery
Clinical Professor, Nova Southeastern University Dept of Orthopedics and Dept of Surgery
745 Meadows RoadSuite 200Boca Raton, FL 33486
Overview of Dr. Gellman
Harris Gellman, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Boca Raton, FL, specializing in hand surgery. He completed his medical education at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and undertook a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. Dr. Gellman has worked as a Hand Surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Group since 2025, following a lengthy tenure at Broward Hand Center Inc. His clinical expertise includes musculoskeletal oncology, hand and wrist surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, and upper extremity reconstruction. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, with notable works on thumb immobilization, fingertip injuries in children, and cubital tunnel syndrome. Dr. Gellman has received several honors, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and recognition from Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor in South Florida.
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1984 - 1985
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 1994 - 2028
UT State Medical License 2021 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
FL State Medical License 1995 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1981 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification E-Record EMR, Exscribe, Inc., 2013
- Gulfstream FL-Broward Castle Connolly, 2011-2013
- Top Doctors:South Florida Castle Connolly, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsThe Effect of Thumb Immobilization on Fractures of the Hook of the Hamate: A Cadaver Study.Jacob J. Triplet, Harris Gellman, David Clause, Nicholas M. Halikis
Hand. 2020-05-01 - 43 citationsFingertip-Nail Bed Injuries in Children: Current Concepts and Controversies of TreatmentHarris Gellman
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2009-07-01 - 6 citationsCongenital thumb deformities and associated syndromes.Heidi Ashbaugh, Harris Gellman
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2009-07-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
AvMed Health Open Access
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Coventry Florida - Employer Group HMO/Open AccessCoventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United - River Valley Neighborhood Health Partnership
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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