Summary

Dr. Nicolas Melo is a surgeon with 23 years of experience treating patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2010. Dr. Melo furthered his training with a fellowship at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center in 2011. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Melo practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in treating patients with serious conditions including head injuries, severe infections, and multiple traumatic injuries. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia and diagnostic imaging including chest X-rays and fluoroscopy. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 23 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai General Surgery - Los Angeles

8635 W 3rd St Ste 770Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: University of Louisville School of Medicine Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nicolas Melo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Positive Health Care
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nicolas Melo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nicolas Melo has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center2011

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital2010

Medical School

University of Louisville School of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Which hospitals is Dr. Nicolas Melo affiliated with?
Dr. Nicolas Melo is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Nicolas Melo speak?
Dr. Nicolas Melo speaks English.

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