4.5
12 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Howard Melvin is an ophthalmologist with nearly five decades of medical practice, bringing exceptional experience to eye and vision care. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency at Homer G Phillips Hospital. His extensive 49-year career has focused on comprehensive ophthalmology and surgical procedures. Dr. Melvin is fluent in both English and Russian, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Melvin practices at multiple locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio, including Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He specializes in treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, as well as anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions. Patients have given him an …average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Melvin practices at multiple locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio, including Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He specializes in treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, as well as anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions. Patients have given him an …average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- 50 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Russian, English
- Homer G Phillips Hospital
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Howard D Melvin has 4 locationsMelvin Howard Office
3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201Cincinnati, OH 45229Mon10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Russian, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Cincinnati , OH | Glenview , IL | Fairfield , OH | Cincinnati , OH |
| Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Nui Galway School Of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard D Melvin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard D Melvin has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Howard D Melvin has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Homer G Phillips Hospital
Medical School
Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977
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