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Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD

Surgical Oncology*
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD

Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant - McCandless, Upmc East and UPMC Lock Haven. Dr. Ongchin, completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Ongchin works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Peritoneal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Ongchin's Office Locations

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    Upmc Rehabilitation Institute At Upmc Passavant Mccandless
    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 692-2852
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    5115 Centre Ave Fl 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 692-2852

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UPMC Passavant - McCandless
  • Upmc East
  • UPMC Lock Haven

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Peritoneal Cancer
Colectomy
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Colectomy
Retroperitoneum Cancer

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Peritoneal Cancer
Colectomy
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Chordoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Melanie Ongchin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Surgical Oncology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1992961510
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
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