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Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a general surgeon in Bay Shore, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE in 1974. He is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

15 Park Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(631) 581-4400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Melman specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Melman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melman

4.2

31 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Connelly – Jun 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
william mirabella – Dec 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
M. Himes – Jun 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ruthann – Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joana Comparetto – Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
joseph DeFilippe – Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lisa – Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Philip realmuto – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gerard liston – Dec 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Ashworth in Central Islip, N.Y. – May 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deer Park, NY 11729 – Dec 24, 2015
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biography

Dr. Alexander Melman, MD is a general surgeon in Bay Shore, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ERIE BEHREND COLLEGE in 1974. He is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Pennsylvania State University / Erie Behrend College

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A
    Smithtown, NY 11787
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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