
Dr. Melvin D Brown MD
Surgeon
2621 Palisade Ave Bronx NY, 10463About
Dr. Melvin Brown is a general surgeon practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Brown specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Brown provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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New York University School of Medicine 1958
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