Dr. Howard D Melvin, MD

Dr. Howard Melvin specializes in ophthalmology and surgery, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency at Homer G Phillips Hospital. With 49 years of experience treating eye conditions, Dr. Melvin has developed extensive knowledge in surgical and non-surgical eye care. He is fluent in English and Russian, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Melvin practices at several locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio, including Cincinnati VA Medical Center, The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common serious eye conditions affecting adults. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to detect eye diseases early. Dr. Melvin also conducts tonometry testing to measure …eye pressure and monitor glaucoma progression. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care and expertise.