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Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD

General Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD
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Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD

General Surgery* Age 39
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT.

About

Dr. Melvin graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed a residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Melvin currently practices at Associates in Colon and Rectal Surgery and are affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Lone Peak Hospital. Dr. Melvin has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melvin received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Melvin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Melvin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Colostomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Associates in Colon and Rectal Surgery
    1250 E 3900 S Ste 320, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 263-1621
  2. 2 Associates in Colon and Rectal Surgery
    1248 E 90 N Ste 102, American Fork, UT 84003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 263-1621

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May 18, 2024
Made me so comfortable and cared for during and after my surgery.
— May 18, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Melvin frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Lone Peak Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Melvin, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Lone Peak Hospital

    11925 S State St, Draper, UT