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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 46
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD
2.7 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 46
Newark, NJ
Accepting new patients
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Newark, NJ.

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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Newark, NJ. Dr. Alvarez-Downing currently practices at Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology and are affiliated with University Hospital. At present, Dr. Alvarez-Downing received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Alvarez-Downing's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Downing also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez-Downing is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hernia Repair
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Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
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)
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Wound Repair

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology
    90 Bergen St # 7, Newark, NJ 07103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 972-2400

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Based on 7 Reviews
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Sep 11, 2021
During the treatment she has been an excellent professional, she has helped me throughout my process. He is a human being who cares for his patients.
Walter Vergara — Sep 11, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez-Downing's profile.

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ