Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
Dr. Melman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at RWJ Medical school, and in addition to being one of the most experienced female bariatric surgeons in the Northeast, is the Director of the Hernia Program at Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics. Dr. Melman has been performing advanced minimally invasive surgeries in practice since 2014, including surgery for weight loss, acid reflux, and hernia… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Bachelors Degree | B.A. Biology and Dance | 1998 |
| Saint Louis Missouri University School of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 2005 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine | General Surgery | 2013 |
| Fellowship - Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City | Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery & Bariatrics | 2014 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) | Present |
| Professional Member | Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) | Present |
| Professional Member | American College of Surgeons (ACS) | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident of the Year | Distinguished Service Teaching Award, Washington | 2013 |
| Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award | Barnes-Jewish University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO | 2012 |
| Candidate Member to the Board | SAGES Board of Directors | 2010,2011,2012 |
| Top Gun, 1st Place Winner International Top Gun Competition | SAGES Annual | 2011,2012,2013 |
| Top Gun, 1st place winner, Resident Laparoscopic Skills Competition | University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO | 2009,2010 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Surgeon
Bariatric Surgery, Hernia repair, Reflux disease, Achalasia, POEM, robotic hiatal hernia repair, robotic nissen, robotic paraesophageal hernia repair, robotic heller myotomy, definitive hernia repair with abdominal wall reconstruction
Years In Practice: 12 (started in 2014)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Melman specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Teens and Young Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 0
Most Recent Review: None
Office & Staff Evaluation Not rated
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics
49 Veronica Ave Suite 202Somerset, NJ 08873
Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics
30 Rehill Avenue Suite 2400Somerville, NJ 08876
Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics
495 Iron Bridge Road Suite 10Freehold, NJ 07728
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Bariatric Surgery
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal And Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal And Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy And Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Reflux Disease And Achalasia
- Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
- Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction For Complex Hernias
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Lora Melman, MD, FACS, FASMBS accepts the following payment methods:- Other
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Dr. Lora Melman, MD, FACS, FASMBS has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.