Dr. Melissa M. Najarian, MD | Duluth, MN | General Surgeon

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Dr. Melissa Najarian is a surgeon specializing in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at Gundersen Lutheran in 1999. With 27 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Najarian holds certifications from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. She provides care in English.

Dr. Najarian practices at Essentia Health Saint Marys Medical Center with locations in Duluth and Ely, Minnesota. Her expertise includes treating complex digestive conditions such as short bowel syndrome and malabsorption disorders. She also addresses nutritional complications like refeeding syndrome that can occur in critically ill patients. Her surgical skills encompass pathology evaluation and sedation management during procedures. Patients rate Dr. Najarian 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.6

21 Ratings
27 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Gundersen Lutheran
10 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Very good

May 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Good

February 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Mom had her for surgery. She's tops in my opinion. Explains everything

January 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Doctor was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me to understand everything happening. Explained all options and exactly what they meant and allowed me to make the decision. Very friendly and listened to and answered all questions. Great lady

January 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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She is a good doctor who l would recommend. She listens

February 2nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I really like Dr Najarian, and unfortunately that led me to not seek a second opinion when I wasn't getting good results from the surgery. The underlying condition was overlooked by Dr N AND her partner. She is kind and a good listener.

May 27th, 2014

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Dr. Melissa is an EXCEPTIONAL surgeon - From diagnosing the problem - to correcting the problem - to bedside manner - to follow-up care. She is a tremendous asset to her profession.

January 26th, 2012

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Dr. Najarian is everything you would want in a doctor. She is professional, yet compassionate. She always takes time to answer any questions you have and she is very knowlegeable. She also never keeps you waiting. I am so happy to have found her.

September 17th, 2010

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She is an excellent Dr. and my family and myself were confident in her ability to perform the recent gall bladder surgery that she performed on me at SMDC. She is also a very personable person and I would highly recommend her to others.

April 26th, 2010

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My sister was her patient and she was so wonderful and spent the time that she needed. Not just an in and out visit. Her assistant was new but was great as he took the time also . I hope I never need her or know anyone else who does but will find her if i need that surgery

February 5th, 2010

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Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805

Tel: (218) 786-1234

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Essentia Health-Ely Clinic

300 W Conan StEly, MN 55731

Tel: (218) 365-7900

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Dr. Melissa Marie Najarian, MD	Dr. Douglas Byron Hood, MD	Dr. John Kenneth Baxter, MD	Dr. Brance Edward Modin, MD
Surgery	Vascular Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.6 (21 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Duluth , MN	Saint Louis , MO	Bangor , ME	Cloquet , MN
Med School: University of Minnesota Med School	Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery

Colon and Rectal Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Gundersen Lutheran1999

Medical School

University of Minnesota Med SchoolGraduated in 1999

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What languages does Dr. Melissa Najarian speak?: Dr. Melissa Najarian speaks English.
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