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David Gaitonde

David Gaitonde, MD

Endocrinology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Holy Rosary Hospital
  • St. Vincent Regional Hospital
  • St. James Hospital

About David Gaitonde

About The Provider

Dr. Gaitonde believes endocrinology is an exciting and complex field, requiring an in-depth understanding of how disruptions in hormones affect multiple organ systems. He believes there are incredible opportunities to make a positive impact on a patient’s health and reduce the long-term risk of severe complications from diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis.

"I want to provide medical care that is of high value to the patient. For me that starts with understanding who they are and what their story is. If an evaluation uncovers an endocrine disorder, then we will work together to find an effective treatment plan. If no endocrine disease is found, I will provide the patient with alternative diagnoses for their symptoms and guide them in the right direction."

 

Prior to joining SCL Health, New Jersey native David Gaitonde, MD practiced medicine in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He also served 21 years as an active duty physician in the United States Army. Caring for soldiers and their families is one of his greatest honors, and has helped him appreciate the sacrifices that ordinary Americans make for their country and family.

To recharge, Dr. Gaitonde enjoys hiking, photography, music and the outdoors. He was also involved in student ministry in Georgia. He loved investing in the lives of high school students and being a small part of their faith journey.

Locations

  1. Downtown Clinic - Diabetes & Endocrinology

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Walter Reed National Medical Center, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 2003
  • Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Medical School: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

Insurance

Search plans
  • 6 Degrees Health
  • Aetna
  • Alignetworks
  • Allegiance Provider Direct
  • Americas Choice Provider Network
  • Banner Health System
  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • City of Billings Employee Health Plan
  • Community Health Network
  • FedMed Network
  • First Choice Health Network
  • First Choice of the Midwest
  • First Health/Coventry
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Interwest
  • Logistics Health Incorporated
  • Montana Health Systems
  • Mountain Health Co-op
  • Pacific Steel & Recycling
  • PacificSource
  • Preferred One
  • Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare
  • VA Montana Health System

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

416 ratings, 45 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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr G is easy to talk to and provides information clearly and understandable. He is caring and sincere.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Straightforward, thorough conversation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Patient and caring- took the time to listen and explain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    He's easy to talk to and makes things understandable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr G was great, he is very knowledgeable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    I would highly recommend Dr. Gaitonde

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    I am fortunate to have him as my provider--

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    The experience was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Excellent. He gave me clear options to consider and explained everything thoroughly. Any time I’ve had a question he or his nurse have gotten right back to me - great care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Didn’t talk over your head. Explained all options available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    He is a very pleasant Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Great sense of humor. Very professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Very good is an understatement! He is outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    He cared

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    I appreciate Dr Gaitonde listens to my needs and responds in a caring and professional way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    He listened carefully. He did not brush off my concerns and questions. He explained all details clearly. He answered all my questions. He never made me feel like my concerns were strange. He ordered special lab work and explained everything he was looking for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Some may not appreciate his dry humor, I got him right from the start and enjoyed his personality. Dr. G. Wrote on a dry erase board and I came away understanding his diagnosis and remedy to my problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Great guy! Funny and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    He is an excellent physician. Though this phrase isn't used much anymore (so I've heard) he has a great bedside manner!! He is very easy to talk to also.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Seams to care about me as an individual and explained things in away I understood. Asked if I had any questions. Love the telephonic option.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Knowledgeable, friendly and answered all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Awesome Doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. G was amazing!! He explained everything in detail. He listened and answered everyone of my questions that I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Exceptional care, excellent review of blood work required for my thyroid. Attention to detail regarding my vitamins, and blood levels. Dr. Gaitonde made sure I was aware of the blood test results, and asked appropriate questions to discern any areas of concern. He was caring, friendly, explained everything, the what's, why's and what is next. Professional, caring, and obviously had reviewed all my records and blood work. So, very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    He is very caring and explained everything so I could understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Excellent MD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    He was very informative. Explained in a way that you understood exactly what he was talking about. He gave me options. Explained pros and cons. Good listener, made you comfortable right off the bat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    I appreciate his knowledge and urgency in wanting to know what is going on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    He is an excellent Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr. Gaitonde was very straight forward in discussing my situation with me. He was extremely detailed, thorough and committed right up until surgery and the aftercare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I don't have anything additional to add. I like Dr. Gaintonde and consider him a very caring and knowledgeable physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    I am a retired MD. Dr. G is an extraordinary clinician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    He listens to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Gaitonze treats you like a good friend, answers all your questions and manages to lift your spirits. I always look to my appointments with Dr Gaitonze, he makes you feel validated, smart and always manages to mix in a good dose of happiness AND makes sure he walks you out…he definitely cares and I, for one, appreciate that!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Very knowledgeable, compassionate and friendly. Also got my test results to me within hours and let me know our plan of treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Would definitely use this clinic and Dr Gaitonde in the future

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    I am sure I will have more questions in the future, I feel co portable asking them. He knows I am one who likes the facts. I trust him to tell me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Great bedside manner, caring and thorough .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    I felt listened to and Dr. Gaitonde responded with empathy in regards to my complicated situation. He offered solutions and what he could do to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr. G had a wonderful, personal style with patients. He listened carefully, focused on what my needs and issues were and explained my options clearly using the whiteboard in the room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Excellent Care!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Was a good experience that met my expectations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Love Dr Gaitonde