Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

Dr. Melanie C. Ongchin

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Melanie Ongchin is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ongchin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Horizon
Heritage Valley Beaver
Upmc Williamsport
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2458
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
2775 Mosside Blvd, 2106b, Monroeville, PA 15146
Call: 412-383-3200
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Call: 412-367-6700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: In-Person and Virtual Interviews for Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship: An Applicant's Perspective.
ASO Visual Abstract: In-Person and Virtual Interviews for Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship: An Applicant's Perspective.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: September 23, 2025
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