Dr. Melvin J. Elieson
Overview
Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen. Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church.
Dr. Elieson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2050 Hall Johnson Rd, Ste 200, Grapevine, TX 76051
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin J. Elieson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin J. Elieson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin J. Elieson by calling their office at 817-267-2678. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin J. Elieson a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin J. Elieson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Melvin J. Elieson specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin J. Elieson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melvin J. Elieson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin J. Elieson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-267-2678 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Elieson isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Elieson isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Elieson isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Elieson isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Elieson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Elieson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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- AchalasiaDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Elieson isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.