Marcovalerio A. Melis
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

"Marcovalerio Melis, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist with more than 12 years of experience in the treatment of abdominal cancers, including those in the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. He joined Northwell Health in 2020 and currently serves as the chief of surgical oncology at Phelps Hospital.Dr. Melis provides highly specialized care, including hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC)-an advanced treatment option in which a concentrated dose of chemotherapy is administered during surgery. In fact, he was the first to perform a HIPEC procedure at NYU Langone Health (then New York University Hospital), and helped develop the HIPEC program for Northwell Health. As part of a multidisciplinary team, he works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and imaging technicians to provide a holistic treatment plan unique to every patient.Dr. Melis completed his residency at the University of Chicago and his fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. He has published more than 100 articles in medical journals and research publications and continues to contribute to the advancement of surgical oncology to this day; currently, he's involved in research on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice and how AI can enhance pancreatic cancer treatment.In the past, Dr. Melis served in leadership positions at various medical societies and committees, including the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, the Association for Academic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Now, he passes on his knowledge to the surgeons of tomorrow as a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Melis always wanted to be a doctor, but he found that he was drawn to the hands-on approach of surgery while in medical school. As for oncology, it was the reward of saving lives that drew him in. ""Helping patients fight cancer is very rewarding,"" he says. ""It's a challenging time for them, and seeing their gratitude gets me through the day.""".

Dr. Melis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Dr. Melis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Melis is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Phelps Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northern Westchester Hospital
Phelps Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Cancer Institute

Languages Spoken

English
Italian

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at East 76th Street
122 East 76th Street, 1b, New York, NY 10021
Other Locations
Northwell Health Medical Pavilion at Greenwich Village Hospital
200 West 13th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Melis 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.

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

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.


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Is Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Marcovalerio A. Melis specialize in?

While Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis accept my insurance?

Dr. Marcovalerio A. Melis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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