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Dr. Howard Melvin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Dr. Howard Melvin, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Melvin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH.
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Dr. Howard Melvin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Cincinnati, OH
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Howard Melvin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH.

About

Dr. Melvin graduated from HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Dr. Howard Melvin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH and has 43 years experience. Dr. Melvin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Melvin has experience treating conditions like Chronic Conjunctivitis and Hypertensive Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melvin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Melvin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Melvin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Melvin accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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    SuperMed HMO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Open Access Plus
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  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
  • Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc.
    3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melvin
4.7
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 21, 2023
Dr. Melvin is a blessing. I have been a patient of his for many years, and he is always patient and professional.
Greenlee — Sep 21, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Melvin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melvin's profile.

Dr. Melvin frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Conjunctivitis and Hypertensive Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Melvin, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH