Joshua E. Melson
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Joshua E. Melson

Gastroenterology
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 

Overview

I enjoy time with my family. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors especially since I have moved to Southern Arizona.

Dr. Melson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Watermelon Stomach, Colorectal Polyps, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Melson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Melson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Rush University Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 2009

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Banner - University Medicine North
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Melson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Endoscopic Size Assessment of Advanced Adenomatous Polyps; Inter Observer Variations
Endoscopic Size Assessment of Advanced Adenomatous Polyps; Inter Observer Variations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 22, 2025
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Diagnostic test
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72 Total Publications

Defining the Role of Colonoscopy After a Negative Multitarget Stool DNA.
Defining the Role of Colonoscopy After a Negative Multitarget Stool DNA.
Journal: Digestive diseases and sciences
Published: March 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joshua E. Melson

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Is Dr. Joshua E. Melson a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joshua E. Melson is classified as an Elite expert for Colonoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joshua E. Melson specialize in?

While Dr. Joshua E. Melson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Joshua E. Melson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joshua E. Melson has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colonoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Joshua E. Melson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joshua E. Melson accept my insurance?

Dr. Joshua E. Melson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 520-694-8888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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