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Melanie Howell

Melanie Howell, MD

Hackensack, NJ

About Melanie Howell, MD

Specialties & classifications: anal fistulectomy or fistulotomy · enterostomy · excision of rectal and stomach tumors · duodenal polypectomy · abdominoplasty · colorectal · and digestive conditions · anorectal fistulas · appendicitis · Barrett’s esophagus · gallstones · and benign digestive system tumors. · General Surgery · Surgery

Melanie Howell is listed in general surgery in Hackensack, NJ. Reported medical education includes Tulane University School Of Medicine (2012).

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Where does Melanie Howell practice?

The listed practice is in HACKENSACK, NJ. Confirm the appointment address with the practice. Source

Reported procedures

  • Dr. Howell performs bariatric procedures focused on surgical weight management and the treatment of obesity. Her bariatric services include adjustable gastric banding and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). She also offers duodenal polypectomy as part of her surgical services and provides treatment for patients seeking surgical approaches to obesity and long-term weight management. Source ↗

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Education and Training

  • Medical school · 2012

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    MD

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  • Residency

    Montefiore Medical Center

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Reported credentials

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Reported affiliations

  • medical facilities such as Bassett Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center Source ↗
  • EXCELCARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PA Source ↗

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Selected publications

  • The SAGES MASTERS program bariatric surgery pathway selects 10 seminal publications on revisional bariatrics. · 2024 Source ↗
  • Starving for Oxygen: a Case Report of Severe Malnutrition Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Resulting in Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia. · 2021 Source ↗

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Professional identifier

NPI: 1083980015

Insurance reported

AmeriHealth
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Magnacare
Oxford Health Plans

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