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Melanie Rita Goldfarb
Surgeon - General

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  • Board Certified

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Melanie Rita Goldfarb is a Surgeon - General practicing in Santa Monica, CA

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I have always had very positive experience at St Johns and with Providence. My main physician, Ali Garb, is excellent.…

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Provider Training

InstitutionFocusYear
Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Not Specified
Internship - General surgery internship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical SchoolGeneral Surgery InternshipNot Specified
Fellowship - Clinical Fellow in endocrine surgery - Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami Health SystemNot Specified

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified

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Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Reviews

Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 293
Most Recent Review: 09/02/2026
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“I have always had very positive ...”

I have always had very positive experience at St Johns and with Providence. My main physician, Ali Garb, is excellent.

Anonymous 09/02/2026
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“It was a quick professional exce...”

It was a quick professional excellent appointment

Anonymous 08/21/2026
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“Amazing Dr...”

Amazing Dr

Anonymous 08/16/2026
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“Dr. Goldfarb has an outstanding ...”

Dr. Goldfarb has an outstanding bedside manner. Very upbeat and personable. Explains medical information in a clear and understandable way.

Anonymous 07/26/2026
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“From the start to finish I felt ...”

From the start to finish I felt my provider explained everything and more and I received excellent care.

Anonymous 07/24/2026
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“Dr. Goldfarb is the BEST doctor....”

Dr. Goldfarb is the BEST doctor. I'm so thankful she did RFA for me and I'm feeling much better now!

Anonymous 08/31/2026
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“Dr. Goldfarb by far the most kno...”

Dr. Goldfarb by far the most knowledgeable and thoughtful expert in her area of expertise. I am so grateful to have her as a member of my healthcare team.

Anonymous 08/16/2026
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“I always have a good experience ...”

I always have a good experience here. I live far away, so it's unlikely I will be using the facility much in the future.

Anonymous 07/31/2026
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“Dr. Goldfarb gave me the impress...”

Dr. Goldfarb gave me the impression of being knowledgeable about the subject I came for, and provided me with the information I needed; also, the results of the study were communicated to me in a fast manner.

Anonymous 07/24/2026
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“My Dr. Goldfarb experience was o...”

My Dr. Goldfarb experience was one of the best doctor appointments I ever experienced. Amazing attention to detail and care.

Anonymous 07/12/2026
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