Melinda Stack, MD

Dr. Melinda E. Stack is a dual board-certified colorectal surgeon at Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, a division of Minnesota Oncology. She is certified by both the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Stack earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency training at the University of Chicago Medical Center, followed by specialized subspecialty fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Stack is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

Dr. Stack's clinical practice focuses specifically on advanced colorectal surgery and evidence-based clinical care. …Her clinical interests include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, surgical oncology for colorectal cancer, comprehensive therapies for complex anorectal disease, and the multimodal care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Additionally, Dr. Stack is deeply devoted to surgical education, actively participating in teaching modern surgical principles and mentoring surgical trainees. Her dedication to robotic and laparoscopic approaches allows her to perform intricate operations with small incisions, resulting in less tissue trauma and accelerated patient recovery.

Guided by an approach centered on empathy and mutual respect, Dr. Stack considers it a privilege to be part of each patient’s care team. She looks forward to walking alongside her patients on their journey toward healing, ensuring they are treated with the highest degree of compassion, dignity, and clinical excellence. Dr. Stack prioritizes thorough consultations and open dialogue, empowering patients to make well-informed healthcare decisions supported by personalized, evidence-based surgical strategies.