Summary

Described as “warm and approachable,” “down-to-earth” and “awesome” by his patients, Kurt Melstrom, M.D., has received a Patients' Choice Award and a Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.Dr. Melstrom joined City of Hope in 2015 after a five-year association with Beth Israel Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He received his medical doctorate from Weill Cornell Medical College and served residencies at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, and New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Currently, Dr. Melstrom is an associate clinical professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery at City of Hope.A frequent speaker and author of numerous articles, Dr. Melstrom has also received special training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery, as well as high resolution anoscopy.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 23 years of experience
  • 73 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Locations

Kurt A. Melstrom Jr. has 3 locations

Kurt A. Melstrom, M.D.

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010

City of Hope Glendora

412 W Carroll Ave Ste 200Glendora, CA 91741
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kurt A. Melstrom, M.D.

412 West Carroll Avenue #200Glendora, CA 91741

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4.1 
23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Portuguese Speaks Korean, Spanish, Italian, English Speaks Spanish, Korean, English, Tagalog
Duarte , CAOrange , CAOrange , CACovina , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kurt A. Melstrom Jr.

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - IPA
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - ACA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kurt A. Melstrom Jr. has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kurt A. Melstrom Jr. has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Colonoscopy
  • Oncology
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Kurt A. Melstrom Jr. holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2003.

NPI Number

Kurt A. Melstrom Jr.'s NPI number is 1508026832.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Kurt Melstrom Jr. speak?
Kurt Melstrom Jr. speaks English.
Which hospitals is Kurt Melstrom Jr. affiliated with?
Kurt Melstrom Jr. is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Where is Kurt Melstrom Jr.'s office located?
Kurt Melstrom Jr.'s office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
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