About Us
Dedicated to Our Community's Health
Compassionate Palm Health Care (CPHC) is an integrated, community-centered healthcare organization focused on improving access, quality, and continuity of care. We serve underserved and marginalized populations, including veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and economically disadvantaged communities.
Our Mission
To improve the health and well-being of underserved communities by providing compassionate, integrated, and accessible care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of every individual.
At CPHC, we believe that quality healthcare should be available to everyone regardless of background or circumstance. Our integrated approach combines medical services, mental health support, and preventive care to deliver comprehensive solutions that uplift our community and foster lasting well-being.
We believe that healthcare is a right, and we work tirelessly to make that belief a reality.
Our Core Values
These values guide everything we do, from patient care to community engagement.
Compassion
We treat every patient with dignity, empathy, and respect, meeting people where they are.
Accessibility
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We remove barriers so everyone can access the care they need.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards, continuously improving the quality of our care.
Community
We are rooted in the communities we serve, building lasting partnerships that promote health and wellness.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals leading our mission forward.
Dr. Steven D. Gelbard, MD
Medical Director, Neurosurgery & Pain Management
Board-certified neurosurgeon with subspecialty expertise in pain management. Dr. Gelbard trained at NYU, Drexel University, Ohio State University, and Brown University, and earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine.
His areas of focus include concussion care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, thoracic spine surgery, and wound management. He is a published researcher in the Journal of Neurosurgery and a 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Concussion Care award.