
Edward Gelmann, MD
Urologic OncologyMedical OncologyGenitourinary Medical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Edward Gelmann and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I'm committed to treating each patient with respect and compassion. At the University of Arizona Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the State of Arizona. We provide our patients with the most advanced diagnostics and therapeutics available. Our team of experts work in a multidisciplinary fashion to advance patient care. We offer a broad portfolio of cutting edge clinical trials.
Specializing In
Genitourinary malignancies that include prostate, testicular, bladder and kidney (renal cell) cancers.
Interests & Activities
I'm actively involved in oncology patient care, in pre- and postdoctoral education, and in teaching graduate students, house staff and fellows.
Research and Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Gelmann%20EP%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=32943441
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
For More Information
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, NIH, Medical Oncology, 1981
- Residency: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1978
- Medical School: Stanford University, 1976
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, 1981
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1979
Locations
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus
- 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
- phone: 520-694-0111
- fax: 520-694-6204
- University of Arizona Cancer Center
- 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, Tucson, AZ 85719
- phone: 520-694-2873
- fax: 520-694-0255
- University of Arizona Cancer Center
- 1891 West Orange Grove Road, Building 1, Tucson, AZ 85704
- phone: 520-694-2873
- fax: 520-742-4110
Testimonials
4.8 out of 5.0
380 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Gelmann fully explained his complete treatment plan and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I like how he gave me his full attention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Friendly and spent time discussing my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Gelmann has been excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Expert in his field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Gelmann is very knowledgeable and listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
He's an expert with my type of cancer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Knowledgeable, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
He's a no-nonsense practitioner that despite his deportment is a caring and highly intelligent professional who is a cut above!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
He is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
He's smart, funny and a straight talker. I liked him very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
He is what you want in a doctor. Clear, concise and he is confident. He is a pleasure to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Personable. Generally caring. Explanatory. Concerned about my general health as well as my prostate cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
A strong sense of compassion and competence. Along with a great sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Takes his time with patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
He was very knowledgeable and kind. He made me feel like I was important to him and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
I like the way he does business. Gives information, to the point with what is going on, and very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr Gelmann was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Doctor with great expertise and experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Good bedside manner, explained the pathology findings in clear understandable terms, and devised plan going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Concise and caring as he explains health status.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Listens to concerns takes his time with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Clean, concise information. Very considerate of the family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Gelmann spends time with me, listens to what I have to say and answers all my questions. He is extremely intelligent, has a sense of humor and easy to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
I think he's a very good doctor who is very knowledgeable and candid about everything. He also listens to me and is happy to answer any questions that I might have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
The meeting went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
He answered all my questions and he and his staff were very pleasant and made me feel relaxed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
He knows what he is doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Knowledgeable, excellent explanations, sharing benefit of his years of experience, sensitive to patient reactions to diagnosis and recommendations. Wonderful care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
He knows his field and has made my Cancer experience such a positive experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Experienced, helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
He is the top of the specialty. Communicates effectively and has a pragmatic approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
I have been very well taken care of this past 1.5 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
He is very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
He is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
He knows the latest treatments with the best results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
In my opinion, he has been Heaven sent. He and his MA have been amazing!! I can't say enough wonderful things about them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Dr. Gelmann is a very competent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, caring, patient, willing to take the necessary time to make sure I understood his role, my condition, my care, the roles of his team, and next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Very experienced and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2025
He has been wonderful, very supportive and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Good communicator and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
He is knowledgeable, knows what to do, explains what is going on, what to do next, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
He's a Great Doctor and he cares about me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
He's a good doctor. He cares and he listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2025
He is very knowledgeable and caring. And he is a straight shooter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2025
He is very knowledgeable and caring. And he is a straight shoote.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Gelmann is extremely bright and knowledgeable and caring about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
He's has been an advocate for me which was very important and comforting to me. He's been an excellent doctor and Charley his nurse is very nice and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
He is a joy to interact with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very kind and compassionate, made me feel at ease during the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
He is on time and up front on my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
I believe he knows what he is doing. Very straight forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr. Gelmann is an expert in prostate cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
He detailed my diagnosis, explained my treatment plan and asked me if I had any questions more than once.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
He was very nice and gave us great news. Much better than we expected. Iris and Charlie were very nice and helpful as well!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2024
Dr. Gelmann is a very intelligent and caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Very competent and efficient doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
He is giving me wonderful care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr. Gelmann was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Professional, explained diagnosis and recommended treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Compassionate and professional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
Very personable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2024
Made me feel welcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2024
Thorough and efficient in communicating
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
My Oncologist is hightly knowledgeable and gifted in his field of service. I will trust no other. His staff is the point of the sword and the razors edge. Profuound professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2024
Quality communicator. Very experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Excellence in care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2024
Have been seeing him for 2 years now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr Gelmann is very knowledgeable and does a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Very professional and to the point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Gelmann is thorough and is friendly and has his patient's best interest at hand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
He's pleasant, to the point, knowledgeable, and confident in the decisions made.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
Dr. Gelmann is a really good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr Gelmann is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Great and caring, both Dr Gelmann and Iris nurse navigator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2024
Prompt scheduling. Timely start to appointment. Knowledgable oncologist (Dr. Gelman) providing direct and useful information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Dr. Gelmann is a very good doctor and I always feel confident in how he takes care of me. Registration is super efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
I'm just very pleased with the way everything went. I'm also pleased with how quickly I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Gelmann and start getting the treatment I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2023
Dr. German is awesome and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2022
Exceptional physician, Dr. Gelman and all nursing associates.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He gives you direct information without beating around the bush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Great professional, responsive treatment and service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
He was very clear about forthcoming treatment and he knows the situation concerning my cancer. I feel comfortable with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
We really liked Dr. Gelmann! He is professional, empathetic and has a sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2023
Dr. Gelmann was knowledgeable and gave good and appropriate information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2022
Great service from Dr. Gelmann.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
No reason, we had minimal interaction
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Capable care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
He projects strength in his diagnosis and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
I've not had enough time to make that decision.
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