I'm Gennady Gelman, a family physician. I care about making primary care work better, for patients and for the people who deliver it. Along the way I build guides, tools and the occasional chatbot, and this site is where I share them.
I teach students, write Medicolalia, an essay series on where medical words come from, and celebrate kilodays.
I live in Providence, Rhode Island, with my lovely wife and our pitshund, Penny. Off the clock you'll find me looking up at the night sky, foraging, on a yoga mat, tinkering with something, or out on a long walk with Penny and an audiobook.
Gennady Gelman, MD · Family medicine
Nothing on this site replaces a visit with your own clinician.
Before your visit
Visits are short. Writing down your top concern ahead of time helps us get to what matters most. Fill in what applies and bring the result with you.
Stays on your device. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.
Tip: paste it into a MyChart message a day or two before your appointment, or show it to whoever rooms you.