Summary

Dr. Mel Heyman is a gastroenterology specialist with five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Heyman has developed deep expertise in digestive health and related conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Heyman practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. He focuses on treating complex digestive conditions including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. His expertise extends to comprehensive diagnostic testing and preventive care through services like flu vaccinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Heyman highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 50 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Gastroenterology Clinic

1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143

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4.8 
50 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Emory University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mel Heyman

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mel Heyman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mel Heyman has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Agammaglobulinemia
  • Check-up
  • Cholestasis
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Growth Disorders
  • Immunization
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Physical
  • Recurrence
  • Short Bowel Syndrome
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Mel Heyman speak?
Dr. Mel Heyman speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Does Dr. Mel Heyman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mel Heyman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Mel Heyman accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Mel Heyman affiliated with?
Dr. Mel Heyman is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mel Heyman?
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