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Dr. Itay Melamed, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Dr. Itay Melamed, MD
3.9 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Dr. Itay Melamed, MD
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Dr. Itay Melamed, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.

About

Dr. Melamed graduated from University of Colorado At Denver. Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Melamed currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Melamed has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melamed received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Melamed's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melamed also speaks French, Hebrew, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Melamed is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Embolism
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Moyamoya Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Acute Stroke
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratosis Pilaris
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Base Tumor
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Brain Aneurysm Embolization
Brain Aneurysm Repair
Brain Biopsy
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Brainstem Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Complex Skull Base Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Optima Health
  • AvMed
  • Cofinity
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • HAP Insurance
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Vista Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Colorado College-CO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross

Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger Mob
    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  2. 2 Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton
    3 W Olive St Ste 132, Scranton, PA 18508
  3. 3 Carepoint Neurosurgery PLLC
    3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 290, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  4. 4 Immunoe Health Centers
    6801 S Yosemite St, Centennial, CO 80112
  5. 5 TidalHealth Neurology
    1630 Woodbrooke Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melamed
3.9
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Jun 05, 2024
He took care of my partner. He is a great doctor.
Jim — Jun 05, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Hebrew
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Interventional Neuroradiology
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado At Denver
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Mo Columbia
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (formerly Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group)
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Melamed frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Itay Melamed, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA