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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD
Surgical Oncology* Age 48
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Newark, NJ.
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 48
Newark, NJ
Accepting new patients
Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Newark, NJ.
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About Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Newark, NJ. Dr. Alvarez-Downing currently practices at Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology and is affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Alvarez-Downing's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Downing also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez-Downing is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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    Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Local Value Network POS Plus
  • BCBS PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO
    OMNIA - Tier2 EPO

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Meet Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Surgical Oncology
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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Hospitals Where Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD Practices

  • University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ

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