Summary

Dr. Melanie Watanabe specializes in internal medicine, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With 32 years of experience treating adult patients, Dr. Watanabe has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Watanabe is affiliated with Brooklyn VA Medical Center and practices at locations in both the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. She has particular expertise in treating tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infections, as well as managing drug overdose cases. Her diagnostic skills include performing blood tests and arterial blood gas analysis to evaluate patient health. Patients have given Dr. Watanabe an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 32 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has 2 locations

Jacobi Medical Center

1400 Pelham Pkwy SBronx, NY 10461

Va Ny Harbor Healthcare System

800 Poly PlBrooklyn, NY 11209

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Dr. Melanie A Watanabe, MDDr. Jill M. Rieger, MDDr. Ashima Oza, MDDr. Blanca M Sckell, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
32 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Bronx , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYFlushing , NY
Med School: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Universidad Nacional De Asuncion
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melanie A Watanabe

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melanie A Watanabe has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

Medical School

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Melanie Watanabe's office located?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe's office is located at 1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY, 10461.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Watanabe affiliated with?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe is affiliated with Brooklyn Va Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Watanabe?
You can find contact information for Dr. Melanie Watanabe here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Melanie Watanabe accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Melanie Watanabe accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melanie Watanabe accepts on their Vitals profile.

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