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Dr. Alec Meleger, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Alec Meleger, MD
4.0 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Alec Meleger, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Newton Center, MA.
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Dr. Alec Meleger, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine* Age 55
Newton Center, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alec Meleger, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Newton Center, MA.

About

Dr. Meleger graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Harvard U/Spaulding Rehab Hospital.Dr. Alec Meleger, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Newton Center, MA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Meleger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Meleger has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Meleger received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Meleger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Meleger also speaks Russian. Dr. Meleger is board certified in Pain Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Arthritis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Hip Tendinitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Hand Conditions
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Joint Drainage
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tufts PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center
    159 Wells Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 243-5777
  2. 2 Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care Cambridge
    1575 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 952-6800
  3. 3 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    125 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 391-7518
  4. 4 Office
    300 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 952-5000
  5. 5 Office
    2014 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 243-5777

Patient Satisfaction

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1 Star (5)

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Jun 10, 2022
Dr M is the perfect balance of experience, knowledge and patient rapport. I feel like I got the right diagnosis and treatment plan.
Carol Leiter — Jun 10, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Spine Medicine
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harvard U/Spaulding Rehab Hospital
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alec Meleger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Meleger's profile.

Dr. Meleger frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Spine, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alec Meleger, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alec Meleger, MD holds board certification in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA