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Dr. Melanie Edwards, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Ypsilanti, MI
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melanie Edwards, MD

Dr. Melanie Edwards, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Ypsilanti, MI. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Loma Linda University and is affiliated with Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital and Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. Dr. Edwards, completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Harvard Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Edwards an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Edwards works at Practice in Ypsilanti, MI with other offices in Saint Louis, MO and New Orleans, LA. 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. Edwards' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
    5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 712-5500
  2. 2
    Bethesda Gen Hosp Snf
    3655 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 577-6131
  3. 3
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    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 749, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 568-4750
  4. 4
    Surgery Specialist of St. Louis
    1035 Bellevue Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 977-6051

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  • Chelsea Hospital
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1023216777
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Harvard Medical School
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    • Beth Israel Deaconess Hosp-Harvard Medical School
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    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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