Summary

Dr. Melissa Leyva specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pediatric digestive health. She completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2006, followed by a fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2010. Dr. Leyva earned board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology from the American Board of Pediatrics in 2011. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Leyva practices at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. She treats children and adolescents with various digestive concerns, including stomach pain and gastroenteritis. Her diagnostic expertise includes blood testing and specialized tests for celiac disease. Patients have given Dr. Leyva an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

HMH - Pediatric Gastroenterology

155 Polifly RdHackensack, NJ 07601

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4.2 
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48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Russian, Hebrew Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNEW YORK , NYSummit , NJYONKERS , NY
Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Leyva

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Optima Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Leyva has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa Leyva has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ped)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2011

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia2010

Residency

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2006

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Dr. Melissa Leyva's office is located at 155 Polifly Rd, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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Dr. Melissa Leyva is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
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