Gloria von Geldern, MD

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Gloria von Geldern, MD
Medical Specialties
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neurology
- Telehealth services
Locations
Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest
Languages
- English
- German
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr VonGeldern is a knowledgeable, caring provider. She listens to me and understands the fear involved in having MSeven when you aren't sick atm
Very friendly, prompt, knowledgeable - excellent.
Dr Von Geldern is the best neurologist I've ever had. She is incredibly intelligent and prepared and has an excellent bedside manner too. I'm incredibly grateful
Dr von Geldern is amazing. Kind, knowledgeable, prompt, gives adequate time, all the things.
Gloria Vangeldren is extremely nice, professional, well informed and caring. I always have an urge to hug her after my visits but realize that wouldn't be appropriate. I have been going to her for years and she has really helped me through a difficult diagnosis.
Doctor Van Geldern is amazing!
Dr. Von Geldren always makes me feel like I am listened to and respected.
I thoroughly enjoy each appointment with Dr. Von Geldern. We discuss not only my disease treatment, but other medical issues.
Only reason I use this facility is because Dr von Geldern is such a kind, empathetic person in addition to being a very good physician.
Dr. VonGeldern is one of the best in the UW system. She is steady handed with treatment and her advice has been spot on We trust her.
Couldn't ask for better staff and dr von Geldern is simply a god sent! She definitely cares about me as a person not just as another number. She explains everything very good in terms that are easily understood. She asks me what I think about any decisions concerning my care and treatment. She is always prompt with any requests I might have. She is very knowledgeable and shares that knowledgeable with me. I wouldn't change my care from her in a million years! I drive from lacey and could get another dr closer but she is worth the drive!
This provider is wonderful. I have been seeing her for a decade.
DR GLORIA VAN GELDERN is absolutely terrific !
Dr. Gloria von Geldern - is Amazing - she is an active listener and makes me feel very important. She is caring and and a shining example of healthcare at its finest.
I couldn't ask for a better MS doctor than Dr.Von Geldern. She knows me, she listens to all my concerns, gives great advice/solutions. She really takes a look at my total health/life. She is kind and I can tell she really cares.
Dr. von Geldern is the best!
Dr. Von Geldern is really amazing! Explains everything with treatment options, listens to my preferences and issues, really good at helping me understand and stay calm.
This was the best experience with a neurologist I have ever had, she was so focused on getting a plan to help me feel better.
It was an excellent, thorough, and thoughtful visit with Dr. VonGeldern.
Dr von Geldern is THE BEST!!
Dr. von Geldern is the single best doctor I have ever had. She is exceptional.
Dr Von Geldern is the best.
Dr von Geldern, [...] and staff provide excellent care & I feel very confident in the treatment plan. Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable! Every experience I have had has been positive!
I'm so lucky to have such a great doctor!
Gloria has always been thorough and supportive. I feel as though she is a friend as well as a provider
Dr. von Geldern and her staff are excellent care providers -
Dr. Von Geldern was outstanding! I have recently transferred to her from a provider associated with a different organization and the improvement in care is incredible. She is knowledgable, thorough, empathetic and extremely personable. After years of being dissatisfied with my prior "care" I have finally found my neurologist! I am very grateful.
I love Dr. Von Geldern. I'm [...] and she is the best doctor I've ever had. She always goes above and beyond for me and I really appreciate her.
Dr von Geldern is an excellent neurologist. She shows compassion & understanding & is superior at explaining & educating your questions. I have recommended her to others who need her expertise.
Dr. Gloria is very professional and a great human being. Thank you
Like Dr Van Geldern very much
Dr Von Geldern is the best MS doctor I've had since being diagnosed over 30 yrs ago!
I feel so fortunate to be connected w dr. Vongeldern and her team!!
Dr von Geldern is so kind, so knowledgeable. [...]
Dr VonGeldern is amazing. She listens and shows compassion and is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Dr von Geldern is, still and always, the absolute best.
Dr von Geldern is an excellent provider.
Dr. Von Geldern was fantastic in every way.
Dr. Von Geldern is wonderful.. She took a lot of time to explain everything with me, and to help me strategize the best path forward. She is a great instructor, and health care provider. I feel lucky to have her as my physician.
One of the best doctors I've ever seen.
Dr. Von Geldern is the best and I would not feel as taken care of and supported without her.
Dr. Von Geldern is absolutely amazing!
Really pleased with my first visit and the dr's willingness to answer questions.
Dr. VonGelderen is very caring and remembers things. I told her at previous visits, she is a joy to talk and will listen to your input without being judgmental
Dr. Von Geldern is superb. Deeply knowledgeable, caring and sensitive. Listens carefully.
I absolutely adore Dr. Von Geldern. She is wonderful every time. She makes time for my questions and involves me fully in decisions on care. Her explanations are great. I hope she never leaves.
*Dr. Von Geldern is still the absolute best.
Dr. Von Geldern always listens carefully to what I'm saying. We looked at my resent MRI and she patiently explained what we saw and was reassuring about the results.
Dr Von Geldern is always caring and informed about my care
Dr VonGeldern is so important in my life. She makes me feel cared for and confident that I am getting the best treatment possible.
About Gloria von Geldern
Gloria von Geldern, MD, is a board-certified neurologist. Dr. von Geldern specializes in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, and other neuroimmunological diseases. She believes that it is important to equip patients to better deal with a chronic neurologic disease through clear and detailed information and careful assessment of all aspects of life.
Dr. Geldern is an associate professor for the Department of Neurology. Her clinical and research interests include multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, neuroimmunological diseases, infectious side effects of disease modifying therapies in MS, the effect of nutrition in MS, quality of life and functional impairments.
Personal Interests
In her free time Dr. von Geldern enjoys spending time with her husband and son, enjoying the outdoors in Washington and reading.
Education and Training
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National Institute of HealthFellowship, 2014, Neuroimmunology ResearchJohns Hopkins School of MedicineFellowship, 2012, Neuroimmunology ResearchUW - Dept. of NeurologyResidency, 2011, NeurologyUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 2008, Internal MedicineHeinrich-Heine-Universitaet , Medizinische FakultaetResidency, 2007, NeurologyUniversitaet LeipzigMedical education, 2004
Board Certifications
- Neurology, 2011, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology