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Dr. Melanie Howell, MD

Dr. Melanie Howell, MD

Bariatric Surgeon
50 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ
5.00
“Dr Howell and staff rate a 20 on a scale of 1 to 10--Very knowledgeable, efficient, and empathetic. I recommend Dr Howell to everyone, including the 200 Bergen County Pharmacists that I worked with during my 55 years as a Pharmacist and Attorney.”
VINCENT P.March 17, 2025
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr Howell and staff rate a 20 on a scale of 1 to 10--Very knowledgeable, efficient, and empathetic. I recommend Dr Howell to everyone, including the 200 Bergen County Pharmacists that I worked with during my 55 years as a Pharmacist and Attorney.”
VINCENT P.March 17, 2025

About Dr. Melanie Howell

Dr. Melanie Howell is a skilled surgeon practicing at Holy Name Surgery in Hackensack, NJ. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Howell is proficient in performing various surgical procedures, focusing on restoring health and improving patient outcomes. She is meticulous in her approach to each case to ensure optimal patient care and surgical precision. Affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center, Dr. Howell provides comprehensive surgical care to patients. She emphasizes patient safety and education, ensuring her patients understand how to prepare for and care for themselves before and after surgery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Upper GI endoscopy
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal
Upper GI endoscopy
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal

Office location

Holy Name Surgery - 50 Passaic St, Hackensack
50 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Holy Name Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Tulane University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine, Fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professional memberships

  • The Association for Academic Surgery
  • American Medical Association
  • Association of Women Surgeons

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1083980015

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr Howell and staff rate a 20 on a scale of 1 to 10--Very knowledgeable, efficient, and empathetic. I recommend Dr Howell to everyone, including the 200 Bergen County Pharmacists that I worked with during my 55 years as a Pharmacist and Attorney.
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Which hospital is Dr. Melanie Howell affiliated with?

Dr. Melanie Howell is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center.

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Where is Dr. Melanie Howell's office located?

Dr. Melanie Howell's office is located at 50 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Howell have?

Dr. Melanie Howell is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melanie Howell?

Dr. Melanie Howell frequently sees patients for Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melanie Howell on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Melanie Howell speak?

Dr. Melanie Howell speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Melanie Howell in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Dr. Melanie Howell. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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