Summary

Dr. Melanie Watanabe specializes in internal medicine, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With 32 years of experience treating adult patients, Dr. Watanabe has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Watanabe is affiliated with Brooklyn VA Medical Center and practices at locations in both the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. She has particular expertise in treating tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infections, as well as managing drug overdose cases. Her diagnostic skills include performing blood tests and arterial blood gas analysis to evaluate patient health. Patients have given Dr. Watanabe an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 32 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has 2 locations

Jacobi Medical Center

1400 Pelham Pkwy SBronx, NY 10461

Va Ny Harbor Healthcare System

800 Poly PlBrooklyn, NY 11209

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32 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish
Bronx , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYCroton Hdsn , NY
Med School: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad de Monterrey
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melanie A Watanabe

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

Medical School

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Melanie Watanabe's office located?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe's office is located at 1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY, 10461.
Does Dr. Melanie Watanabe accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Watanabe affiliated with?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe is affiliated with Brooklyn Va Medical Center.
Does Dr. Melanie Watanabe accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melanie Watanabe accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Melanie Watanabe accepting new patients?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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