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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Alexander Melman, MD
4.2 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgeon in Bay Shore, NY.
Dr. Alexander Melman, MD
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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Bay Shore, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgeon in Bay Shore, NY.

About

Dr. Melman graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE. Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgeon in Bay Shore, NY and has 50 years experience. Dr. Melman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital. Dr. Melman has experience treating conditions like Varicose Veins among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melman received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Melman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melman also speaks Russian. Dr. Melman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Varicose Veins
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Inguinal Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Varicose Vein Procedure
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reduction
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • BCBS PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Island Surgical & Vascular Group PC
    15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
  2. 2 St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
  3. 3 Head Injury Association
    300 Kennedy Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788
  4. 4 Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
    50 New York Ave # 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melman
4.2
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 09, 2024
a 40 years ago my GP took some blood tests to see what was happening with my stomach . he was off the next day and that night it got so bad we called the covering doctor but he wouldn't see us told us to go to the hospital so we went to the ER they took all sorts of tests including x-rays the covering doctor would not come to the ER the doctor that was in charge of the ER that night said I had gastric . the next morning as soon as my doctor heard he came to the hospital immediatel looked at the same x-rays and ran up to the OR and brought down Dr Melmen that was my first encount with Dr Melman my colon had burst I had purtenidis and total kidney frailer over 8 hours later he came out and told my family that if I made it through the night I would then have a 50% chance of making it that man saved my life that night . and has given me excellent care since . not only is this man a brilliant Doctor but he is a beautiful human being . Thank You
James Connelly — Jun 09, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Melman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY

  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd, Patchogue, NY