
Overview
W. Scott Melvin, MD, is Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs, Professor, Surgery, Division Chief, General Surgery and Director, Advanced GI Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. He is a nationally recognized clinical specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and minimally invasive approaches to their management. Dr. Melvin specializes in treating conditions such as esophagus and swallowing disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, and cancers and disorders of the GI tract.
Dr. Melvin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10461
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
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. William S. Melvin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William S. Melvin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William S. Melvin by calling their office at 718-920-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William S. Melvin a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William S. Melvin is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. William S. Melvin specialize in?
While Dr. William S. Melvin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William S. Melvin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William S. Melvin has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. William S. Melvin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William S. Melvin accept my insurance?
Dr. William S. Melvin accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Melvin isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Melvin isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Melvin isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholecystitisDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Melvin isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
