Summary

Dr. Melanie Watanabe specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. 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 in practice, Dr. Watanabe has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex internal medicine cases.

Dr. Watanabe is affiliated with Brooklyn VA Medical Center and practices at locations in both the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. She treats patients with serious conditions including tuberculosis, drug overdose cases, and pulmonary nodules. Her clinical skills include performing blood tests, alkaline phosphatase testing, and arterial blood gas analysis to help diagnose and monitor patient health.

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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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32 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Russian
Bronx , NYNew York , NYSouth Ozone Park , NYNew York , NY
Med School: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Belgrade Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: First Tashkent State Medical Institute
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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

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Watanabe's NPI number is 1477651057.

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