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Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD

Hematology* Age 59
Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD
4.1 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD
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Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD

Hematology* Age 59
Honolulu, HI
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD is a Hematologist in Honolulu, HI.

About

Dr. Palalay graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn. Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD is a Hematologist in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Palalay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center and Wahiawa General Hospital. Dr. Palalay has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Breast Cancer and Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palalay received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Palalay's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palalay is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pernicious Anemia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Thoracentesis
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Nodular Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreas Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Secondary Hypertension
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thymomas
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Vertebral Column Tumors
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Provider Plan PPO
    Federal Plan 87
    QUEST Integration
    Health Plan Hawaii HMO
    CompMED
    HMSA Akamai Advantage (PPO and PPO SNP)
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hawaii Cancer Care Inc
    1329 Lusitana St Ste 307, Honolulu, HI 96813
  2. 2 American Oncology Partners of Hawaii LLC
    500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 6230, Honolulu, HI 96813
  3. 3 Oncology Hematology Care Hawaii Inc.
    98-150 Kaonohi St Ste B219, Aiea, HI 96701

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palalay
4.1
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Palalay is compassionate with a great memory. He explains the treatments, responses and follows through with ordering scans. He truly has saved my life. He would be the only MD in Hawaii that I would recommend.
— Aug 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Fndn
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Melvin Palalay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palalay's profile.

Dr. Palalay frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Breast Cancer and Esophageal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center and Wahiawa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melvin Palalay, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pali Momi Medical Center

    98-1079 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI

  • The Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI

  • Wahiawa General Hospital

    128 Lehua St, Wahiawa, HI