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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.
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.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
Dr. Orlander is the most caring, understanding doctor that I have ever had in my life. He listens, he cares, he answers any questions that you have, any questions that you happen to send by email, he immediately answers them. He is proactive about everything concerning your care. I recommend him to my friends all the time because he knows what he's doing, he's very professional, he's very intelligent, and I trust him with my life.
Dr Orlander is an outstanding endocrinologist and person!! He is my endocrinologist for 20 years!
Everybody was awesome!
I have complete confidence in Dr. Orlander and in his attention to my medical condition.
Full trust in my provider and the other staff
Most friendly and helpful staff!
Outstanding doctor and practice!
All was great as expected.
Dr. Philip Orlander and his team were very informative and thoroughly answered all of my many questions.
Everything was excellent! I was very satisfied.
I very seldom wait more than a few minutes for my appointment. Whenever I ask a question on "My UT Health, etc.," it is answered very quickly, often the same day. I am trying hard to handle my diabetes and I appreciate Dr. Orlander and his competent colleagues. He's the best!!
Long standing relationship that I'm so happy to have
Dr. Orlander is excellent. I am lucky to have him treating me.
It was exactly what I have come to expect from Dr. Orlander: compassionate, competent medical care!
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Dr Orlander is the best doctor I have ever seen. He is very knowledgeable, caring
I appreciate the expert care & feel fortunate to be a UTP patient.
Dr Orlander has been more than my Endocrinologist for over 20 years. He and his staff have helped me when my family doctor was not available and have always been there for my needs. I would highly recommend Dr Orlander and his staff. They are also well organized and I have never had to wait past my appointment time.
Awesome
Top notch. I was seen quickly and efficiently. Dr Orlander discussed all of my questions with me
Dr. Orlander, and his assistants, or student assistants, always provide excellent care. I'm very pleased with the service I've received and the guidance on my health conditions.
Dr. Orlander is very knowledgeable, thorough and patient. All staff were very professional, helpful and friendly.
Thank you Dr. ORLANDER TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM FOR TAKING CARE OF ME FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
Dr. Orlander is one of my favorite doctors. He does a great job every time I come in and I feel very fortunate to have him as my endocrinologist.
I am grateful to have Dr. Orlander to take care of me.
The team is very professional.
DR Orlander and his staff have always provided the most thorough , professional exams and comprehensive reviews that result in concise , clear understanding of the medical issues I am dealing with. He is very personable and easy to understand, always answers questions and provides guidance to the letter on my health care. [...]
The clinic was friendly and efficient. Dr. Orlander was wonderful. He was an excellent listener and had reviewed all my previous health records. He even called me personally with the results of my bone density scan. I could not have been more pleased the the care I was provided.
I have zero complaints. Dr. Orlander is the best of the best and I always feel that he covers everything that I need to the maximum. So no complaints with anyone. Staff is great, but Dr. Orlander is exceptional.
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