Overview

Dr. Melanie Howell, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2012. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bassett Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

Education

Medical School
Tulane School of Medicine
2012

Residency
Montefiore Medical Center
General Surgery Residency, 2012 – 2017

Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

American Board of Obesity Medicine
Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Licensure

MD State Medical License
2017 – 2018

NY State Medical License
2018 – 2027

NJ State Medical License
2024 – 2027

Membership

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

NPI #

1083980015

Specialties

Dr. Melanie Howell specializes in bariatric surgery and the surgical treatment of obesity, with expertise in adjustable gastric banding and other weight loss procedures. Her surgical experience also includes colectomy, anal fistulectomy or fistulotomy, enterostomy, excision of rectal and stomach tumors, duodenal polypectomy, abdominoplasty, and wound dressing and debridement. She treats a range of abdominal, colorectal, and digestive conditions, including anorectal abscesses, anorectal fistulas, appendicitis, Barrett’s esophagus, gallstones, and benign digestive system tumors.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Howell performs bariatric procedures focused on surgical weight management and the treatment of obesity. Her bariatric services include adjustable gastric banding and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). She also offers duodenal polypectomy as part of her surgical services and provides treatment for patients seeking surgical approaches to obesity and long-term weight management.

Years of Experience

10+ years