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David B Gealt

David B Gealt, DO

Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About David B Gealt

Professional Statement

David B. Gealt, DO, FAOASM, a South Jersey native, is the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Concussion Program at Cooper Bone and Joint Institute. He educates and mentors medical students as an Associate Professor of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and an Associate Professor of Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gealt completed his residency in Family Medicine at UMDNJ-SOM/Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. He received his medical degree from UMDNJ-SOM newly named Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Gealt specializes in medical orthopaedics, sports medicine, regenerative medicine using ultrasound guided procedures, and concussion management. He strives to provide accurate diagnoses and takes pride in suggesting preventative strategies to ensure injuries do not re-occur.

Dr. Gealt lectures nationally and regionally on various sports medicine topics. He has both authored publications in peer reviewed journals and has contributed to sports medicine textbooks. He serves as team physician for Rowan University, Rutgers University Camden, and various high schools throughout southern New Jersey. He has served as the team physician for the Philadelphia Wings Professional Indoor Lacrosse team. He had the opportunity to be a team physician for USA Olympics at the Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dr. Gealt is an active member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Association, as well as various state and local medical societies. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees and the Sports Concussion Committee for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. He has been named Top Doc and Top Doc for Kids in Sports Medicine in numerous publications including Philadelphia Magazine, South Jersey Magazine, and SJ Magazine on a yearly basis since 2010. He is an avid runner who participates in multiple road races each year. Dr. Gealt resides in Voorhees, NJ with his wife, son, and daughter.

Title

Director, Concussion Program

Assistant Director, Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Specialist

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and Honors

 

"Alan Z. Gartzman, DO, Memorial Award" recipient

 

Fellow of the American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine

Leading Physicians of the World as "Top Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician" from the International Association of Orthopedic Physicians - 2010

Philadelphia Magazine "Top Doctors" - 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

SJ Magazine "Top Docs" - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024, 2025

SJ Magazine "Top Docs for Kids" - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

SJ Magazine "Top Doc for Kids of South Jersey in Sports Medicine" - 2010-2016

Suburban Family Magazine "Five-Star Physicians and Dentists" - 2024

 

Professional Memberships

Board of Trustee Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Sports Concussion Committee

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Children and Adolescent Committee

Research Committee member American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine

Member of American Osteopathic Association National Media Spokesperson Network

American Osteopathic Association

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

American Academy of Family Physicians

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey

Ohio Osteopathic Association

New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

UMDNJ-SOM Alumni Association

American Academy of Pediatrics

Selected Publications

Gealt, D. PRP Regenerative Therapy for Sports Injuries South Jersey Medical Report 2011;4 pp8."

Micheli, L ed., Contributing author Gealt, D. Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. Chapter Liver Conditions Effecting Sports Participation. Sage Publications 2010.

Departments

Orthopaedics
Sports Medicine

Programs & Centers

Bone and Joint
Regenerative Medicine and Orthobiologics Program

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

    • 900 Centennial Boulevard, Building 2, Suite 203, Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Clinical Interests

Non-surgical sports and medical orthopaedics; credentialed concussion specialist

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2005
  • Internship/Residency: Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Family Medicine, 2004
  • Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001

Board Certifications

  • -: American Osteopathic Board of Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, 2024
  • Sports Medicine: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2005
  • Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2004

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
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  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
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  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
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  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
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  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
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  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
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  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
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  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

438 ratings, 105 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Great place very clean . Great staff and great customer service.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Excellent service from everyone involved.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Staff and doctor were very helpful and knowledgeable . Everything was explained well.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    I always be treated with respect that's why all my doctors are Cooper Doctors. I praise all of my doctors.

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very accommodating and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I really liked Dr. Gealt. He took his time with me and listened to my concerns. He explained everything very well. The staff was also very friendly.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Gaut is concerned about his patients. He's always treated me good in over 20 years and he's very respectful.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Doc Gealt is great. And thank you

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Awesome team from checking in through xray ,Dr Gealt and check out. Very satisfied. Great experience

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Always excellent treatment

  • Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    The providers at Cooper are always great. I appreciate that the doctor took the time to listen to me and hear out all my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Gealt is always respectful and knowledgeable and listens to me.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    The doctor gave me a very good explanation and discussed the alternatives for my pain recovery.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    The doctor is very kind, down-to-earth, compassionate, and dedicated to finding solutions to problems. Thank you to all the staff who treated me so kindly. I really enjoy going there, and I hope they have all the specialists needed for good health. Thank you, and may God always bless you and grant you all good health so you can continue providing such an important service.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    It was my first visit, pleased with my treatment with all the staff. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I was very happy and relieved with the the courtesy and care of everyone at the office that they gave me.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Office staff was very nice. Dr Gealt was very nice and explained my problem to me. I would recommend him to all my friends and family! !

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Very satisfied!

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    the experience with bone and joint was good

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    I have been coming to Dr Gealt for over 15 years. He is a wonderful physician and has always treated me with kindness and respect. I will continue to see him for as long as possible.

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Not much to add He is outstanding and cares about myself and my family Greatly appreciated

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Very professional and care from my doctor and the nurse, very much appreciated. It very rare this date to see from doctor and nurse take time to help patients. Thank you and keep up the good wonderful work.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Gilt is the most knowledgeable, considerate doctor that I have ever been to. He's a blessing for Cooper. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I was able toget a appointment very quick the and staff treated me with respect and explained every thing that was going on with my knees

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Cooper always provides the very best care.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr Gealt is a very knowledgeable, caring, and kind physician. The few times I have been, he has been to pinpoint and find remedies~ with offering various options. The medical assistants are always kind as well. Cooper Hospital staff are hands-down, the best! !

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    DR Gealt is a good doctor he has always treated me with respect

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    The front desk is always very warm and engaging and gets you registered quickly. The techs are great. When you go back and you meet with them and they go over your health issues and medication, they've all been wonderful. And Dr. Gelp is really terrific. I like him very much. He's always interested in how I'm feeling, always talks about the issues not only with my knee directly, but also indirectly. And he's been a very good doctor to see.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I being seen this provider for many injuries he always gives me the best advice and tell me what to do to recover well

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    The Doctor was courteous, professional and informative. I felt confident he was capable and focused. The Nurse Partitioner / Assistant - Taylor - was kind, courteous and gentle.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Gealt was great. Understood what was wrong and helped with a solution. The xray person was also great (sorry I don't remember her name!)

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Excellent experience - staff was very attentive, professional and knowledgeable and friendly!! I was very happy with the concerns and the questions they asked and the relevance of the questions to understand the health issues that caused me to be there - and ability to discuss diagnosis and treatment in clear understandable dialogue Very happy with visit and the results I've experienced based on the treatment that I received! !

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. explained everything thoroughly. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure. His staff was very courteous. Thank you for your care.

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. Gealt was fantastic and wonderful with my son

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Happy with the Dr and his explaining was easy to understand. The staff was all very helpful. Thank you to all

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    All are very nice

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    In addition to being very qualified and thorough as a physician, Dr. Gealt is considerate and respectful at all times. It was impressive to see him as a teacher of a future physician as well as to experience his professional and kind demeanor to me as a patient.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    I am so grateful for the care I've received.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Nothing , continue doing a great job

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Gealt is a very patient, and understanding. I like how he listens to you and fixes the problem that I'm coming in about. It's a pleasure to be his patient.

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I am extremly thankful Dr Gealt was able to squeeze me in so quickly. All the staff was amazing and his medical assistant was so sweet. 100% would definitely recommend!

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Satisfied

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    My primary referred me to an orthopedist and I was seen the same day. All my concerns were addressed

  • Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    The team of Doc G. Was exceptional. And doctor G. Was off the cart I never knew my shoulder had so many (parts). He was great. Thanks again

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Excellent service and place

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr Gealt for many years. I keep coming back. He is extremely patient and understanding of my medical needs.

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Very good experience

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Everyone was very kind, professional made sure I received everything that I supposed to get. The office was big, plenty of room, very clean. I was very happy with my treatment so far

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    It was an excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    The nurse clarified information about my B-12 shot and blood work that had been ordered by the doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    For every appointment that i have with Dr Gealt everyone always treat me with great respect and kindness.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    This is a very good office and the Dr is great.

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    I much appreciate the considerate, compassionate and professional service!

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr Gealt and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable about my physical being. Id refer them to anyone in need of a good trustworthy Orthopedic doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    I had a good experience here. The staff was very friendly and warm. They went out of their way to explain everything and made sure it was clear. The doctor had an excellent, professional attitude and demeanor that I appreciated. I would trust his judgment.

  • Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    And speaking with the doctor, it was very informative. He explained in a very understandable detail the situation with my shoulder and provided the appropriate care and a matter of a few days. It is doing much better.

  • Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Cooper all staff is good I am happy

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr Gealt is the best. He is kind, caring and goes over X-ray, diagnosis and treatment options in detail.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    It was a very good experience! Dr. Gaelt, was wonderful, kind and considerate, took his time to explain everything in detail. Great bedside manners!

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Everyone was very friendly, professional, and patient to answer questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Easy and enjoyable!

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Dr. Gelt is very knowledgeable in his field and he's caring. He has a very nice personality.

  • Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    I have recommended Dr. Gelt to other people and i know at least one followed up and made an appointment.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Everything went very well

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    They are excellent with patients!

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    The treatment he gave me was on point and I'm feeling pretty close to 100% recovered and I was hurting. He's a good doctor.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    Dr Gealt is an awesome doctor

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr Gealt was very kind & understanding. He explained things well and advised a course of treatment. The medical assistants were very courteous as well.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    So wonderful and blessing to have the doctor care about the patient and willing to help That make it so wonderful to patient in pain.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    Blessings and congrats to all that made this an ensitefull , well informed very professional yet caring appointment. I have to admit I finally felt taking care of. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    The doctor and nurses were very nice

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    I was just so impressed with how nice everyone was And, everyone person I had contact with seemed to enjoy his or her "job."

  • Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr Gealt and staff we're fabulous the doctor had examined me and explained everything that I needed to know

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Everything always goes well with my doctor's. I be treated with the upmost respect. Thank you Cooper University Health Care. .

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Dr Gealt made me feel 110% better Thank him for me Thanks

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Everyone was pleasant and helpful. They were all very informative and ready to answer any questions posed to them as well. Check in was quick and efficient as well as check out. I will recommend Cooper to others, as my daughter and I were more than pleased with the entire experience.

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Good job.

  • Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    I appreciated the way my provider explained my health concerns and told me of a way I could address them.

  • Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    Dr Gealt and his staff are the best. Really a great Dr and team.

  • Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    Excellent service from everyone

  • Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    Very Pleasant

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Dr.Gealt is awesome, very professional and a great doctor! :

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    The doctor was very, very thorough and very good and the staff was excellent and I think the doctor was excellent too and I would recommend them very highly and I don't think they could have done anything better. I think they were excellent. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Dr Gealt is a wonderful provider. I had to wait as he had some issues with other people. I was completely informed of the wait and offered to be in a different area. My only concern is that in checkout they did not help me with an appointment for a procedure and I was not offered a number to contact ir follow up. I was just told goodbye

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Dr. Gealt is a very kind, caring, considerate and knowledgable physician. I would definitely recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    All of the staff were welcoming, courteous and kind. Dr. Gelt is very thorough, caring and compassionate. I always feel well cared for after my visit with him.

  • Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Dr. Gealt and his team are amazing. I always have a great, positive experience during my visits.

  • Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    a pleasure seeing DR. Gealt

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    I am very satisfied with Dr. Gelf and with the Cooper Hospital that I went to in Voorhees. And I would recommend family members or anyone to go there. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Dr.Gealt was understandably and he talk to me when he came in the room he was very polite to me but that's all the time that why I kept coming back to see him and the staff is nice to

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Always kind and knowledgeable about my pain and the best way to treat it!

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2025

    Everything when well

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    I was able to make my own choice, and he respected it.

  • Reviewed on 2/3/2025

    Professional and on time that's what I like the most on time

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    I came late to the appointment. I called on the way. The lady on the phone was very nice. She said, I'll let them know. It's okay. When I got there, they told me I'm going to have to reschedule, and I explained to them that I called, and it's hard for me to travel by myself, and I'm not a highway driver. And they spoke to the medical assistant, and they were able to put me in within a few minutes for the next appointment. Everybody on staff was very helpful, answered all my questions. The medical assistant, Dr. Gilt, was extremely sensitive, caring, and explanatory. He didn't rush out of the room. He waited patiently for me to go through the whole exam, tell him all my aches and pains, and guide me. We set up a cortisone appointment. He's really an excellent doctor, and I recommend him to anybody and everybody. When I finished the appointment, I was able to go to the doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Overall it was a very good experience with both Dr. Gealt and the entire staff.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Excellent and professional

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    I always receive excellent care from this practice and especially from Dr. Gealt.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    I just wanted to say thank you to all the stuff that took care of my child and her doctor thank you so much

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Always treated with respect by all members of the staff. All processes were explained. Always asked if I had any questions.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    I was able to get an appt right away. Everyone was so kind, pleasant and caring. I took home pictures and exercises so I could do it at home. Very pleased with my visit!

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Dr. Lautenslager is a warm, professional physician. I have been seeing her when needed for 7 years. My sister is also a patient now.