Overview
Dr. Melnitchouk is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) and assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Melnitchouk received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. As a resident, she received the Rudolph Vollman Award for excellence in teaching and contributed to multiple HMS research projects on colon and rectal surgery procedures. She completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at the combined Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Colorectal Surgery Program. She is board-certified in general surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.She founded and leads a Program in Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, focusing on treating patients with appendiceal cancer, colorectal cancer, and peritoneal mesothelioma through a multidisciplinary personalized approach emphasizing shared decision-making. Dr. Melnitchouk is a highly experienced surgeon offering cytoreduction and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to patients with peritoneal surface malignancy and leads a research program with an emphasis on early recovery and clinical trials. Her other research interests are global health, colorectal cancer screening and surgery for colorectal cancer in low-to-middle-income countries, quality, and safety. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic, robotic, and combined endoscopic, laparoscopic surgery), sphincter preserving/saving surgery in rectal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disorders.
Dr. Melnitchouk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Melnitchouk 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk by calling their office at 617-732-8460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Nelya Melnitchouk specialize in?
While Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Anal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8460 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Melnitchouk isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Melnitchouk isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Melnitchouk isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- ColostomyDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- UreteroscopyDr. Melnitchouk isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- AppendicitisDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColonoscopyDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Melnitchouk isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.