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Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, MO.
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Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Columbia, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, MO.

About

Dr. Mellitt graduated from St Louis University in 1989 and completed a residency at Emory University.Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, MO and has 35 years experience. Dr. Mellitt currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone Hospital Center. At present, Dr. Mellitt received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Mellitt's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mellitt also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mellitt is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Open Lobectomy
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Boone Hospital Center
    1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 815-8000
  2. 2 Columbia Primary Care Associates Inc.
    1605 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 815-4130

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Feb 21, 2020
Dr Mellitt was called to the hospital by Dr Woods after scoping my heart at 5 pm Dr Mellitt and Dr Woods work into the night saving my life I have had the greatest and amazing 8 years of life with the ability to hunt, fish and enjoy my 8 great years I am 72 and the surgery was performed at 63 ... this team is amazing and the hospital is unbelievable and receptionists staff and I am so humble
Carl Gates — Feb 21, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St Louis University
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mellitt's profile.

Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Mellitt, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO