About Alex Melamed, MD, MPH
Alexander “Alex” Melamed, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist who provides surgical care and chemotherapy to patients with cancers of the female reproductive system such as ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancers. His goal as a physician is to get to get to know every patient as a whole person. He wants to know about your family, your pets, your work, how you like to spend your time, what you are all about, and what matters to you so that you can work together to develop a treatment plan that is consistent with your goals and values. He is proud to practice at one of the world’s top hospitals, where he gets to be part of a large and dedicated team focused on delivering the state-of-the-art patient-centered cancer care.
In addition to caring for patients he is also a cancer researcher focused on understanding exactly what kind of cancer treatments work best for patients. Some of his research has influenced how gynecologic oncologists treat cervical and ovarian cancer and has been published in important medical journals, like the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Melamed was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and grew up in the US. He majored in chemical biology at the University of California at Berkeley and studied medicine and public health at the University of Southern California. He completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
When he is not working, he enjoys playing with his toddler son, preschooler daughter, and 6-year-old puppy. He enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and listening to live music.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine Sarcoma
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Russian
Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2000
Medical Education
- MD, USC Keck School of Medicine
- Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare - NH
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- NH Healthy Families
- Railroad Medicare
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
My research focuses on increasing understanding of how surgical care impacts the lives of cancer patients. I am interested in methods that allow researchers to draw meaningful insights from observational data. My work explores how focusing on temporal and spatial variation in practice can help to uncover how cancer treatments affect patient outcomes.
Publications
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Cham S, Li A, Rauh-Hain JA, Tergas AI, Hershman DL, Wright JD, Melamed A. Association Between Neighborhood Socioeconomic Inequality and Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates in New York City. JAMA Oncol. 2022;8(1):159-161.
Melamed A, Rauh-Hain JA, Gockely AA, Ramirez PT, Heshman DL, Keating NK, Wright JD. Association between overall survival and the tendency for cancer programs to administer neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with advanced ovarian cancer. JAMA Oncol. 2021;7(12):1782-1790.
Emeruwa UN, Ona S, Shaman JL, Turitz A, Wright JD, Gyamfi-Bannerman C, Melamed A. Associations Between Built Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, and SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Pregnant Women in New York City. JAMA. 2020;324(4):390-392.
Melamed A, Margul DJ, Chen L, Keating NL, Del Carmen MG, Yang J, Seagle BL, Alexander A, Barber EL, Rice LW, Wright JD, Kocherginsky M, Shahabi S, Rauh-Hain JA. Survival after Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2018;379(20):1905-1914
Melamed A, Fink G, Wright AA, Keating NL, Gockley AA, Del Carmen MG, Schorge JO, Rauh-Hain JA. Effect of adoption of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer on all cause mortality: quasi-experimental study. BMJ. 2018;360:j5463
I was anxious about an upcoming medical procedure and Dr. Melamed answered all my questions and reassured me that this was a fairly routine procedure with low risk of complications.
Dr. Melamed and his staff are outstandingly proficient, competent, gracious, and intelligent. And I feel fortunate to be a patient of his and to be under their care. And a patient at Douglas Wentworth. So thank you very much.
Takes the time with you-knows your current history when he starts your appointment-professional attitude when he speaks with you about your condition-"bedside" manner kind & caring. Always left appointment feeling I made it, I have another day.
Everything was explained to me about my medical issue and appointments were made to proceed with further care. The doctor took care to make me aware of what to expect and what I should do if any problems arise. He was very helpful to me and listened to my concerns and questions about my health.
As a new patient, Dr.Melamed was very attentive to my situation and what my needs were. My surgery and all pre op things were made in a timely manner.
We had an excellent consultation with Alex. He gave us time and explained very clearly his thoughts on my situation. He listened and answered all our questions. He was personal and showed empathy. We really liked him and would highly recommend him. We were thankfully for his time.
Appreciate the excellent care provided.
I am happy with my treatment at Mass General.
I have been seeing Dr Melamed for over a year. He has performed 2 surgeries and been very caring and kind. Dr Melamed takes the time needed to listen and make sure he has all the facts of your care and how you are feeling. If there is something that needs urgent attention, he checks to make sure that it has been taken care of. Dr Melamed is always ... Read More
Thoughtful and listened to my request and concerns.