Training and board certification
Source for all rows: markmelendezmd.com/about
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Binghamton University, Bachelor of Science in Biology |
| College | Long Island University, Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies |
| Business school | Stony Brook University, Master of Business Administration |
| Medical school | Ross University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine with honors |
| Surgical training | Stony Brook University Medical Center, general surgery training and research fellowship |
| Residency | New York Plastic Surgical Group, two-year plastic surgery residency |
| Fellowship | Johns Hopkins Hospital, microvascular fellowship |
- Board certification: "Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery" (home page).
- Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, Connecticut Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Staff privileges listed at Greenwich Hospital, Griffin Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center.
- He established an annual research grant for the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University Medical Center and has taken part in medical missions to Vietnam and Ecuador. In 2019 he was honored at the Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction Awards.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). The Face page describes blepharoplasty, also called eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, as a procedure for changes affecting the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. Treatment is planned to the patient's anatomy, concerns and goals (face).
- The page lists three reasons a consultation may discuss eyelid surgery: sagging upper eyelids and bagging around the eyes, a tired or aged appearance, and eyelid changes that may affect vision.
- Eyelid surgery may be combined with a facelift or another facial procedure when aging affects several areas.
- The page states that blepharoplasty alone is not intended to remove dark circles, eliminate every fine line around the eyes or lift sagging eyebrows.
- The site has no separate pages for ptosis repair, double eyelid surgery, canthoplasty, brow lift or revision eyelid surgery.
The site's before-and-after page lists tummy tuck, facelift, breast augmentation and liposuction cases. It has no eyelid gallery.
Other procedures
The site's stated focus is breast and body surgery. It offers facelift (rhytidectomy) and neck lift (platysmaplasty); breast augmentation, lift, reduction and reconstruction, including DIEP flap reconstruction; tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover, arm lift and post-weight-loss body contouring; skin lesion removal and scar revision; and dermal fillers and BOTOX Cosmetic (source, source).
Insurance and cost
- The FAQ states that insurance may cover certain reconstructive or medically necessary procedures, while cosmetic procedures are generally not covered. Coverage depends on the procedure, plan and authorization requirements, and the office can assist with pre-certification (faqs).
- The site publishes no prices. Procedure pricing is provided during the consultation (face).