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Dr. Lora Marie Melman , FACS FASMBS, MD

Surgery, Other Specialty
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Advanced Surgical And Bariatrics Of Nj Pa 81 Veronica Ave Ste 205, Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 640-5316

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Lora Melman is a Board Certified General Surgeon serving the Middlebury area. Dr. Melman is experienced in Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery for Reflux Disease and Achalasia, Laparoscopic Paraesophageal and Hiatal Hernia repair and Bariatric Surgery. She is also a professional member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Melman was awarded the Resident of the Year Distinguished Service Teaching Award and the Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award. BOARD CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Surgery PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) American College of Surgeons (ACS) AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2013 Resident of the Year Distinguished Service Teaching Award, Washington 2012 Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award, Barnes-Jewish University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine training program, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2010-2012 - Candidate Member to the Board, SAGES Board of Directors 2011, 2013 -Top Gun, 1st place winner, International Top Gun Competition, SAGES Annual 2009, 2010 - Top Gun, 1st place winner, Resident Laparoscopic Skills Competition, Washington meetings, San Antonio TX & Baltimore MD PROCEDURES PERFORMED Laparoscopic Surgery for Reflux Disease and Achalasia Laparoscopic Paraesophageal and Hiatal Hernia repair Laparoscopic Inguinal and Incisional Hernia repair Laparoscopic Splenectomy and Adrenalectomy Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Complex Hernias Bariatric Surgery

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

St. Louis, MO - 2013

St Louis University School Of Medicine - 2005

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Advanced Surgical And Bariatrics Of Nj Pa
81 Veronica Ave Ste 205, Somerset, NJ 08873
Mon:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Appendicitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Obesity
Femoral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia

Procedures Performed

Weight Loss
Bariatric Surgery
Liver Biopsy
Small Bowel Resection
Hernia Repair

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

MagnaCare
Medica
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Clover Health
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
AmeriHealth
Wellcare
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
AmeriGroup
GEHA
EmblemHealth
Aetna Better Health
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 31
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 14
Orthopedics 41
Neurology & Neurosurgery 30
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 43
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 51
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 51
Psychiatry 35
Geriatrics 49
Rehabilitation 14
Obsterics & Gynecology 10
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 32