Dr. Lora Melman, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Surgeon
495 Iron Bridge Road Suite 10 Freehold NJ, 07728Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Melman is a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified, and daVinci robot-certified Specialist focused on providing cutting-edge surgical care by combining ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) methods ...
Education and Training
Saint Louis Missouri University School of Medicine M.D. 2005
Washington University, St Louis B.A. Biology and Dance 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Lora Melman, MD, FACS, FASMBS's Expert Contributions
Symptoms following bilateral inguinal hernia surgery?
It could be a number of different things, and evaluation by a hernia specialist could help determine the cause. READ MORE
Is abdominal hernia surgery serious?
It certainly can be. Call 732-640-5316 to set up a consultation with me. *Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS* *Director, The Hernia Center of New Jersey* Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Specialist Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Specialist Groin Pain Disorders Specialist Reflux Surgery Specialist Endoscopic Surgery Specialist 81 Veronica Avenue, Suite 205 Somerset, NJ 08873 office: (732) 640-5316, fax: (800) 689-2361 Instagram/Facebook: @fasttracksurgeon Twitter: @fastracksurgeon LinkedIn: Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS READ MORE
Is a hiatal hernia serious?
It can be serious. Hiatal hernias can lead to ulcers, and rarely strangulation of the stomach, but most commonly cause acid reflux which can lead to esophageal cancer. Seek out a foregut surgeon expert in your area, or contact 732-640-5316 to schedule a virtual consultation with me. READ MORE
How long does it take to heal from abdominal hernia surgery?
Generally about 6-8 weeks, but depends on the type of hernia, repair technique(s) used, and repair materials utilized. Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS READ MORE
Lump after laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair?
This sounds completely normal and expected. Seromas after inguinal repair (especially larger ones) can take up to 8 months to completely resolve. READ MORE
Awards
- Resident of the Year 2013 Distinguished Service Teaching Award, Washington
- Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award 2012 Barnes-Jewish University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO
- Candidate Member to the Board 2010,2011,2012 SAGES Board of Directors
- Top Gun, 1st Place Winner International Top Gun Competition 2011,2012,2013 SAGES Annual
- Top Gun, 1st place winner, Resident Laparoscopic Skills Competition 2009,2010 University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO
Treatments
- Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery For Reflux Disease And Achalasia
- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal And Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal And Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy And Adrenalectomy
- Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction For Complex Hernias
- Bariatric Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS)
- Professional Member Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Professional Member American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Fellowships
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery & Bariatrics 2014
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