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Dr. Melissa Najarian, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.6 (12)
Map Pin Small Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melissa Najarian, MD

Dr. Melissa Najarian, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS and is affiliated with Essentia Health-Virginia and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Dr. Najarian, completed a residency at Gundersen Lutheran Med Ctr. Patients rated Dr. Najarian an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Najarian works at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F) in Duluth, MN with other offices in Ely, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Rectal Prolapse 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. Najarian's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)
    400 E 3rd St Fl 4, Duluth, MN 55805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-1234
  2. 2
    Essentia Health-Ely Clinic
    300 W Conan St, Ely, MN 55731 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 365-7900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Essentia Health-Virginia
  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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Wedge Resection Colon Chevron Icon
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor Chevron Icon
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Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
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Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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    3.6
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    About Dr. Melissa Najarian, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, American Sign Language
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    NPI Number
    • 1730120171
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Nrthwst Colon Rectal Clin
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Gundersen Lutheran Med Ctr
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Najarian has seen patients for Anal and Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Rectal Prolapse, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Najarian on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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