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Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 44
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Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 44
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Ongchin graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ongchin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Butler Memorial Hospital, UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Ongchin has experience treating conditions like Peritoneal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ongchin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ongchin also speaks Chinese. Dr. Ongchin is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Chordoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Adnexa Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Partial Cystectomy
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Venous Thrombectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Emblem Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Dental
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Humana
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Passavant Mccandless
    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 692-2852
  2. 2 Office
    5115 Centre Ave Fl 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 692-2852

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    2014
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. Melanie Ongchin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ongchin's profile.

Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Butler Memorial Hospital, UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport.

Yes, Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD holds board certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Butler Memorial Hospital

    1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA

  • UPMC Muncy

    215 E Water St, Muncy, PA

  • UPMC Williamsport

    700 High St, Williamsport, PA