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Overview of Dr. Melanie Howell, MD
Dr. Melanie Howell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana and is affiliated with Bassett Medical Center and Cobleskill Regional Hospital.
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Dr. Howell's Office Locations
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Brooklyn Hospital Center121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Directions (718) 250-8920
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Bassett Medical Center1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Directions (607) 547-3400
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Cobleskill Regional Hospital178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043 Directions (518) 254-3317
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- Bassett Medical Center
- Cobleskill Regional Hospital
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
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Hemigastrectomy
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Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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Constipation
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Inguinal Hernia
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Secondary Malignancies
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 12 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1083980015
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Tulane University of Louisiana
Medical Education
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