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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Aparna Mele, MD
3.9 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Reading, PA.
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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Reading, PA. They currently practice at Saint Joseph's Medical Center ANS and are affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Mele has experience treating conditions like Gastroptosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mele received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mele is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Celiac Disease
Crohn's Disease
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Ulcer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Coventry Health America PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Medicaid
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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Dental
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  • Dental
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 378-2000
  2. 2 Digestive Disease Associates Ltd.
    1011 Reed Ave Ste 300, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 288-3229

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mele
3.9
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Apr 24, 2023
She is the best of the best. Caring, professional, understanding, and will go above and beyond for you. I highly recommend her.
— Apr 24, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • When you have digestive or liver problems, you need a gastroenterologist who listens and responds—a doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose, treat, and improve the quality of your health. 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Reading, PA. She specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hershey Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aparna Mele, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mele's profile.

Dr. Mele frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroptosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Aparna Mele, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA