Dr. Alexander Melman, MD
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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Alexander Melman, MD works in Bay Shore, NY as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOAPCN Open Access Aetna SelectAWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS IIChoice Plus POS IIElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthSavings Plus of Metro, NYSelect
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Blue Card PPO
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National EPO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Flex Connecticut EPOPassage HMO
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GHI CBPHIP Prime HMO
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Blue Acess Employer SponsoredEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOEmpire HospitalEmpire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
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BluePPO HSA PPOSimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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Choice Care Network PPOChoice Care PPOChoice POS
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MagnaCare PPO
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MVP Health Plan EPO
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Oscar Circle EPO
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FreedomLiberty
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Choice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
Locations
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Island Surgical & Vascular Group PC15 Park Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
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St. Catherine of Siena Hospital50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Head Injury Association300 Kennedy Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital50 New York Ave # 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
Patient Satisfaction
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a 40 years ago my GP took some blood tests to see what was happening with my stomach . he was off the next day and that night it got so bad we called the covering doctor but he wouldn't see us told us to go to the hospital so we went to the ER they took all sorts of tests including x-rays the covering doctor would not come to the ER the doctor that was in charge of the ER that night said I had gastric . the next morning as soon as my doctor heard he came to the hospital immediatel looked at the same x-rays and ran up to the OR and brought down Dr Melmen that was my first encount with Dr Melman my colon had burst I had purtenidis and total kidney frailer over 8 hours later he came out and told my family that if I made it through the night I would then have a 50% chance of making it that man saved my life that night . and has given me excellent care since . not only is this man a brilliant Doctor but he is a beautiful human being . Thank You
About Me
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Education
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE
1974
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alexander Melman, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Melman accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Melman's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Melman accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Melman accepts here.
Dr. Melman's office is located at 15 Park Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706.
Dr. Melman frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Melman speaks Russian. See Dr. Melman's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Melman has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 31 times.
Dr. Melman is board certified in
Dr. Melman has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 50 years.
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