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Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. They currently practice at Liver & Pancreas Institute For Quality and are affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital. At present, Dr. Melancon received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melancon is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominal Pain
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pleural Effusion
Umbilical Hernia
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Cardiology Associates P C
    2131 K St NW, Washington, DC 20037
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3.3
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Apr 25, 2016
Wonderful experience with Dr. Melancon and his transplant team at GWU. Took marvelous care of our family before, during, and after the operation. HIGHLY recommended.
Kidney patient in Burke, VA — Apr 25, 2016
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Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is a general surgery specialist in Washington, DC and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1996. He specializes in General Surgery.
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  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1996
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  • General Surgery
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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. Joseph Melancon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melancon's profile.

Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC