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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.
Did everything in a timely manner.
Dr. Orlander is awesome. I am so pleased at his attention to my treatment and my results.
As great as it always is!
Excellent physician with impressive fund of knowledge, and the best 'bedside manner' I've ever seen!
Dr. Orlander and the staff and everyone involved is top notch as far as I'm concerned. I've been going to him for quite a while and I wouldn't change anything if I were you. Everything is good. Thank you very much.
There was no wait time at all. Had my same provider for a long time I believe over 30 years my problem is it's a long drive for me and parking.but no desire to change hoping I'm the near future they might have a nearer location near my place.good day
Dr Orlander is very professional. He listens attentively and always follow through. He makes sure the patient understand their medical problem. He is an excellent doctor to have!
Dr. Orlander is the best, and I am grateful for him.
Always a pleasure to be seen by Dr Orlander his encouragement and directions are clear.
Dr Orlander is extremely knowledgeable and caring. It is easy to reach him with questions when needed.
Definitely satisfied with Dr.and his staff. He gave information that I never received from my former dr. I would highly recommend his to others. Dr. and staff are professional and knowledgeable.
I've been Dr. Orlander's patient for the last close to 20 years and he is the best. Thank you.
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!
Good!
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.