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Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD
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Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD
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Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 52
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

About Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD

Dr. Leyva-Vega graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ and has 23 years experience. Dr. Leyva-Vega's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leyva-Vega also speaks Spanish. Dr. Leyva-Vega is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Abdominal Disorders
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Megacolon
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
VAP Lipid Testing
Varices Banding
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BCBS PPO
  • OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • APCN Choice POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Summit Medical Group PA
    1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
  2. 2 Office
    331 Newman Springs Rd Bldg 2, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Patient Reviews
Jun 07, 2025
Dr, Leiva is the best dr, I am so grateful that dr, Leyva treated my child in 2023 she did all the necessary tests to diagnose my child , After very difficult process my baby is growing healthy. All you did for us with your patience explaining everything to me is just amazing.You took me to the light after been in a dark tunnel without knowing what was going on with my child. God bless dr, Leiva.
— Jun 07, 2025
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Meet Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Nutrition
Hepatology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Leyva-Vega's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leyva-Vega's profile.

Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Melissa Leyva-Vega, MD Practices

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

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