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Dr. Melani Lighter, MD

General Surgery* Age 37
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Dr. Melani Lighter, MD

General Surgery* Age 37
Chicago, IL
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Dr. Melani Lighter, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Lighter graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Melani Lighter, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lighter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics and Saint Anthony Hospital. Dr. Lighter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lighter accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
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    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
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    PCPs Only HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Saint Anthony Hospital
    2875 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 484-4425
  2. 2 University of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)
    1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 355-4300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Finegold Primary Care
    5525 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 492-0060

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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melani Lighter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lighter's profile.

Dr. Melani Lighter, MD is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics and Saint Anthony Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL

  • Saint Anthony Hospital

    2875 W 19th St, Chicago, IL