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Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
5.0 (10)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD

Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS and is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Melendez an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Melendez works at Practice in Tampa, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Melendez's Office Locations

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    Edwin M. Melendez MD PA
    2509 W Crest Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 878-2105

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  • St. Joseph's Hospital

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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
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Shoulder Fracture Treatment
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Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
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Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1447274436
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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