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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (30)
Map Pin Small Bay Shore, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bay Shore, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE and is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Melman an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Melman works at Practice in Bay Shore, NY with other offices in Smithtown, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Varicose Veins along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Melman's Office 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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  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
  • Long Island Community Hospital

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)

Treatment frequency



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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1821037698
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Melman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Melman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Melman has seen patients for Varicose Veins, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Melman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Melman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Melman.

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