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Dr. Lora Melman, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Lora Melman, MD
4.7 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Lora Melman, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Somerset, NJ.
Dr. Lora Melman, MD
4.7 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Lora Melman, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 48
Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lora Melman, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Somerset, NJ.
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Dr. Melman graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Residency-Surgery-Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School Of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri|Residency-Surgery-Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri|Washington U/Barnes Hospital|Washington U/Ba.Dr. Lora Melman, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Somerset, NJ and has 19 years experience. Dr. Melman currently practices at Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ and are affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Dr. Melman has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melman received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Melman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ
    81 Veronica Ave Ste 205, Somerset, NJ 08873

Experience and Background Check

Obesity
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Obesity
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Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Tumor
Celiac Artery Stenosis from Compression by Median Arcuate Ligament of Diaphragm
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Appendicitis
Chronic Groin Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Generalized Obesity
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intussusception
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity Associated Asthma
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Reflux Esophagitis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Traumatic Hernia
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Procedure
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparotomy
LINX® Reflux Management System
Liver Biopsy
Open Hernia Procedures
ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
ReShape™ Intragastric Integrated Dual Balloon System Insertion
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Weight Loss Revisional Surgery

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Patient Reviews
Dec 31, 2023
My experience with Dr. Melman and her team for my surgery was truly remarkable. It was painless and trouble free. Every aspect of my same-day surgery and recovery went flawlessly. I was at RWJ hospital for only six hours total, 90 minutes for the actual surgery with the Da Vinci robot (Vinny) and Dr. Melman at the controls. When I got home I napped for an hour and then dressed myself and walked around the house for about 2000 steps with out any discomfort. My family could not believe how good I felt. On day 1 after surgery I felt better than I felt the day before surgery. On day 3 I was out of the house walking a mile and eating out. It is now almost three months after my surgery and have had zero issues and have never felt any sensations from the large implanted mesh that repaired my defect. I know many people who have had hernia surgery and non have had as trouble free a recovery. I am so happy I decided to have Dr. Melman fix my defect. Dr. Melman, thank you so much.
Hal A. — Dec 31, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Lora Melman, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Somerset, NJ and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2005. She specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Residency-Surgery-Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School Of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri|Residency-Surgery-Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri|Washington U/Barnes Hospital|Washington U/Ba
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics-Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri|Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City|Saint Lukes Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lora Melman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melman's profile.

Dr. Lora Melman, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.

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

Dr. Melman has over 19 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

    1 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton, NJ

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