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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Alexander Melman, MD
4.2 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bay Shore, NY.
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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Bay Shore, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bay Shore, NY.

About

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bay Shore, NY and has 50 years experience. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital. Dr. Melman has experience treating conditions like Varicose Veins among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melman received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melman also speaks Russian. Dr. Melman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Inguinal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reduction
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National EPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • BCBS PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Island Surgical & Vascular Group PC
    15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 581-4400
  2. 2 St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 784-7200

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melman
4.2
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 12, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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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. Alexander Melman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melman's profile.

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Melman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY

  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd, Patchogue, NY