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Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
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Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD is a General Surgeon in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD is a General Surgeon in Tucson, AZ.

About

Dr. Melcer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD is a General Surgeon in Tucson, AZ and has 31 years experience. Dr. Melcer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Medical Center. Dr. Melcer has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melcer received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Melcer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Melcer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Anoscopy
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Abundant Health Family Practice
    2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 295, Tucson, AZ 85704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 219-9125
  2. 2 Tucson Orthopaedic Institute PC
    6320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 310, Tucson, AZ 85741
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 219-9125
  3. 3 San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
    103 Medicine Way Rd, Peridot, AZ 85542
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (928) 475-1200
  4. 4 Northwest Medical Center
    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 742-9000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melcer
4.5
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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May 15, 2023
Great at explaining in language an average person can understand before and after procedure. Very patient and friendly. I believe he said he's done over 1,200 similar operations.
Eduardo Quintana — May 15, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    1993
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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. Stuart Melcer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melcer's profile.

Dr. Melcer frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Medical Center

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ