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Dr. Itay Melamed, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.9 (21)
Map Pin Small Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Itay Melamed, MD

Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from University of Colorado At Denver and is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Melamed an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Melamed works at Practice in Wilkes Barre, PA with other offices in Scranton, PA, Centennial, CO and Wheat Ridge, CO. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebral Embolism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Melamed's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-6026
  2. 2
    Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton
    3 W Olive St Ste 132, Scranton, PA 18508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  3. 3
    Immunoe Health Centers
    6801 S Yosemite St, Centennial, CO 80112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 224-4670
  4. 4
    Carepoint Neurosurgery Pllc
    3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 290, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 224-4670

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  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
  • Geisinger Medical Center

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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Cerebral Embolism
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cranial Trauma
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Acute Stroke
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Injuries
Back Pain
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Bone Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Spinal Stenosis
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Brain Aneurysm Embolization
Brain Aneurysm Repair
Brain Biopsy
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Brainstem Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Complex Skull Base Surgery
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    • Keystone Health Plan East
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    3.9
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    Based on 21 ratings
    Patient Ratings (21)
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    About Dr. Itay Melamed, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Hebrew, Italian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1619078656
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (formerly Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group)
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Mo Columbia
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado At Denver
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Colorado
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Itay Melamed, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Melamed is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Melamed has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebral Embolism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Melamed on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Melamed speaks French, Hebrew, Italian and Spanish.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Melamed. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Melamed.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Melamed, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Melamed appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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