Philip R. Orlander, MD

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Philip R. Orlander, MD

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Specialty:
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Interests:
Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Abnormalities
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Education/Training

Medical School
Free University of Brussels, 1976

Residency
Hospital of St. Raphael, 1979

Fellowship
University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1981

Philip Orlander, M.D., received his undergraduate degree from New York University and was awarded his medical degree from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.

He completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at St. Raphael’s Hospital, New Haven, CT. His Endocrinology fellowship training was at St. Raphael’s Hospital, New Haven, CT, and at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

Dr. Orlander is board certified in internal medicine, and endocrinology and metabolism.

In 1983, he joined the faculty at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and is currently Distinguished Teaching Professor of UT System, vice-chairman of Internal Medicine for Education, division director of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, and associate dean for Curricular affairs.

33 Patient Review(s) / 206 Surveys

05/05/20
I had a very positive experience yesterday and the days leading up to my appointment. Everyone was super helpful.
05/05/20
I adore Dr. Orlander. He is super knowledgeable and has a great "bedside manner." He is fantastic working with my OB/Gynecologist to help me with my issues.
04/21/20
Dr. Orlander is awesome.
03/25/20
*Dr. Orlander is a great doctor!
03/20/20
*Dr. Orlander has always been a great listener.
03/19/20
Dr. Orlander and his staff always seem to go that extra mile to insure that not only are they providing exceptional service, but are also willing to provide recommendations when requested. Fantastic group of professionals.
03/13/20
The doctor did not address comments directly to me "the patient."
03/13/20
I would have preferred to have doctor's comments directly to me "the patient".
02/26/20
*Dr. Orlander reviewed lab results late in the day [...]. I appreciated his prompt response.
02/19/20
Very good!
02/18/20
Dr. Orlander showed great concern and care
02/07/20
All went well *Dr. Orlander and his staff is excellent. Keep up the good work.
01/30/20
Love *Dr. Orlander & staff!
01/29/20
Dr. Orlander is the best doctor I have ever had. I'm [...] & I've had a lot of Drs. but none can compare to Dr. Orlander.
01/21/20
I already have referred my [...] and a friend [...] [...] [...] to Dr. Orlander. They are both delighted.
01/18/20
Naturally, I am saddened to hear news from a [...] that she has been diagnosed with the dreaded diabetes but I quickly assure [...] there is help out there. I always recommend Dr. Orlander--just wish I lived closer to the Med Center! It has taken me almost a decade to accept a Continuous Glucose Monitor, but I never felt pressured by the doctor or anyone else to get one. I am very happy I finally saw the light--a [...] [...] put the pressure on me and I'm grateful I followed them, put my apprehensions to rest. I have no bad experiences with Dr. Orlander or anyone in his practice.
12/31/19
*Dr. Orlander is outstanding.
12/30/19
I have recommended him to others.
12/21/19
I have recommended Dr. Orlander to other diabetics I have met and talked too.
12/19/19
Never in the [...] years I have been going to *Dr. Orlander have I ever had less than 5 star treatment.
12/11/19
*Dr. Orlander is wonderful.
11/21/19
Dr. Orlander is very good. I have a complicated set of conditions which he is helping me learn to manage. He even calls me, him personally! I only have one other doctor to do this. He always knows my history and my current reason for being there.
11/19/19
Dr. Orlander has been my doctor for [...] [...]. He is the best not only in medical knowledge of endocrinology but, has a fabulous manner with patients and is very thorough and seems very personally interested in my well being. it is appreciated.
11/11/19
Dr. paid two visits to me in nearby [...] for recent [...] [...]. This was unexpected but much appreciated.
10/30/19
*Dr. Orlander has been my doctor for [...] [...] [...] now. He provides the best care I can hope to get. I now live [...] [...] [...] from his clinic, but still make the drive to see him every [...] months.
10/10/19
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10/02/19
Dr. Orlander ALWAYS listens and addresses concerns! it goes without saying that he extremely involved and is savvy with any insulin pump!
09/10/19
Dr. Orlander is a great doctor. I trust him completely.
08/25/19
Best care ever-been seeing them since [...]! would not see anyone else!
08/24/19
[...] plus years with Dr. Orlander, he's the best.
08/23/19
Dr. Orlander has been attending me for many [...]. My continuing to [...] [...] [...] to avail myself of his services can be considered the ultimate expression of my satisfaction.
08/22/19
We usually have very interactive discussion.
08/03/19
*Dr. Orlander is great and all of his helpers have been good.

Dr. Orlander has had a strong interest in Medical Education, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. He is Chairman of the Curriculum Committee for the UT Medical School and Program Director for the Medicine Residency Program.  He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and was elected to the University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education in 2006. He is the recipient of the Herbert L. and Margaret W. Dupont Master Clinical Teaching Award, the Award for Humanism in Medicine, and multiple Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Awards. In 2013, he received the UT-Houston President’s Scholar Award for Education, the UT Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award, and the Distinguished Physician Award, Memorial Hermann Hospital. In 2014, he was named Physician of the Year by the American Diabetes Association – Houston Chapter.

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