Summary

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, focusing on the comprehensive treatment of cancer patients. She holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American College of Rectal Surgeons (FACRS). Dr. Alvarez-Downing provides care in English.

She practices at Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology in Newark, New Jersey, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mount Sinai West. Dr. Alvarez-Downing treats patients with high blood pressure and related conditions, including hypertensive emergencies. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and blood work to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients rate her 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology

90 Bergen St DOC 7th FloorNewark, NJ 07103

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Dr. Melissa M Alvarez-Downing, MD, FACS, FACRSDr. Edmund Bartlett, MDDr. Joyce HabibDr. Ingo K. Mellinghoff, MD
OncologyOncologyOncologyOncology
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17 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Newark , NJNew York , NYPhiladelphia , PANew York , NY
Med School: University of Pennsylvania Medical School Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Technische Universitat Munchen
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa M Alvarez-Downing

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa M Alvarez-Downing has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa M Alvarez-Downing has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing's office is located at 90 Bergen St DOC 7th Floor, Newark, NJ, 07103.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing affiliated with?
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing is affiliated with Mount Sinai West.
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