Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 63
General Surgery
Dr. Stuart Melcer, MD is a general surgery specialist in Tucson, AZ and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwest Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 295 Tucson, AZ 85704Make an Appointment
(520) 219-9125Accepting new patients
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- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Melcer's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Melcer performs Colectomy more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Melcer performs this procedure more than 97% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- Hemicolectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Melcer performs Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Melcer performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Melcer performs Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Melcer performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Melcer's conditions and procedures:
- Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colorectal Cancer
- Congenital Anomaly Intestine
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Diverticulosis
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Thyroid Cancer
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Bladder Surgery
- Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gastrectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Skin Grafts
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
- Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
- Wedge Resection Colon
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melcer
4.5
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How was your experience with Dr. Melcer?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Melcer to family and friends is 4.5263157 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Medical School, 1993
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (520) 219-9125
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Dr. Melcer's office is located at 2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 295, Tucson, AZ 85704. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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