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.

15 Patient Review(s) / 185 Surveys

04/11/19
I have recommended Dr. Orlander (and team) to others in the past, and will continue to do so.
03/31/19
I will recommend Dr. Orlander to every body and will suggest other Doctors to follow him, specially the young one's who dreaming about a Bionic world.
03/28/19
I would recommend but not taking new patients
03/24/19
I have recommended *Dr. Orlander to many people.
03/20/19
Dr Orlander listened to my concerns and offered an alternative but I decided not to take his suggestion- if the concern is still a problem next visit I'll probably take his suggestion
03/06/19
Dr. Orlander is a very caring , sensitive, thorough , knowledgeable doctor
03/02/19
I have recommended Dr Orlander to my [...].
02/20/19
Dr Orlander is an exceptional physician
02/18/19
Very good explanation and plan.
02/07/19
*Dr. Orlander is excellent!
01/30/19
Dr Orlander very helpful explaining my care and treatments
01/29/19
Dr. Orlander is always very thorough and explains everything. I never feel rushed and feel free to ask any question.
01/06/19
Superb! *Dr. Orlander is exemplary in care, discussions and concerns!
12/19/18
Over [...] years I have been blessed to be taken care of by *Dr. Orlander. He is great at taking care of his patients.
12/02/18
*Dr. Philip Orlander is totally involved in his patient's issues, cares, & concerns. A diabetic person interested in the best possible treatment & involvement in participating in personal patient care could not ask for a better care provider.

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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