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About Dr. Melkonian Support Groups & Seminars Insurers Patient Reviews
General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  65
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  55
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Lap)
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. Only when indicated.

Memberships

Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  4 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  4 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  4 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open   20          
Lap   250 1 5 4 1 hour(s) 30 minutes 2

Education and Training
Medical School:  Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI
Residency:  Penn State Hershey Medical Center – Hershey, PA
Fellowship:  Penn State Hershey Medical Center – Hershey, PA

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Melkonian as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Presbyterian Hospital - Charlotte, NC
Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte, NC


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