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Dr. Stephen J. Melson MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(9)
181 Daniel Rd Forest City NC, 28043
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4/5

About

Dr. Stephen Melson is a gastroenterologist practicing in Forest City, NC. Dr. Melson specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Melson performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1991

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 2009

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • Member North Carolina Medical Society 

Fellowships

  • Winthrop-University Hospital  

Dr. Stephen J. Melson MD's Practice location

Practice At 181 Daniel Rd

181 Daniel Rd -
Forest City, NC 28043
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New patients: 828-286-9036

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Patient Experience with Dr. Melson


4.0

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Dr. Stephen J. Melson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVE RUTHERFORDTON NC 28139

Head southwest on Daniel Road 1008 ft
Turn right onto US 74A 3.1 mi
Turn left onto Charlotte Road (US 74 Business) 1.0 mi
Turn left onto Maple Street (NC 108) 2074 ft
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ST LUKES HOSPITALl

101 HOSPITAL DRIVE COLUMBUS NC 28722

Head southwest on Daniel Road 1065 ft
Turn left onto US 74A 2.2 mi
Take the ramp onto US 74A 1050 ft
Make a slight right 1981 ft
Merge left onto US 74 19.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 3742 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Mills Street (NC 108) 3101 ft
Turn left onto Hospital Drive 331 ft
Make a U-turn onto Hospital Drive 166 ft
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CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CLEVELANDl

201 E GROVER ST SHELBY NC 28150

Head southwest on Daniel Road 1065 ft
Turn left onto US 74A 2.2 mi
Take the ramp onto US 74A 1.2 mi
Merge left onto US 74 17.4 mi
Make a slight left onto West Marion Street (US 74 Business) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto North Lafayette Street (NC 18) 3423 ft
Turn right onto East Grover Street (NC 18) 550 ft
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