4.9
284 Ratings with 274 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Melanie Goldfarb is a surgeon who specializes in endocrine surgery, focusing on conditions affecting hormone-producing glands. She completed her general surgery internship and residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School, before pursuing advanced fellowship training in endocrine surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital within the University of Miami Health System. Dr. Goldfarb holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and provides care in English.
Dr. Goldfarb practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients at Providence Specialty Medical Group in Santa Monica, California. She treats patients with thyroid nodules, goiter, and parathyroid disease. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures, along with cranial ultrasounds for diagnostic purposes. Patients rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.9 on Vitals.
Dr. Goldfarb practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients at Providence Specialty Medical Group in Santa Monica, California. She treats patients with thyroid nodules, goiter, and parathyroid disease. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures, along with cranial ultrasounds for diagnostic purposes. Patients rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.9 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Clinical Fellow in endocrine surgery - Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami Health System
- 274 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 20 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melanie Rita Goldfarb
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melanie Rita Goldfarb has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melanie Rita Goldfarb has the following 20 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Clinical Fellow in endocrine surgery - Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami Health System
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
General surgery internship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
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- Dr. Melanie Goldfarb speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Goldfarb affiliated with?
- Dr. Melanie Goldfarb is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
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