William S. Melvin

W. Scott Melvin, MD, is Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs, Professor, Surgery, Division Chief, General Surgery and Director, Advanced GI Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. He is a nationally recognized clinical specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and minimally invasive approaches to their management. Dr. Melvin specializes in treating conditions such as esophagus and swallowing disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, and cancers and disorders of the GI tract.

After earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Ohio Northern University in 1983, Dr. Melvin completed his Master of Science from the University of Toledo, Medical College of Ohio in 1987. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine in 1992, and then completed a yearlong fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery with Ohio State University in 1993.

Dr. Melvin’s research focuses on discovering minimally invasive options for treating gastrointestinal diseases and new technology developments in surgery. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters and is commonly invited to give lectures on the treatment of esophageal disease in national and international settings. Dr. Melvin serves on multiple editorial boards and review panels.

Dr. Melvin is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been named one of America's Top Doctors and America's Top Cancer Doctors by Castle Connolly for many years and has been president of several national surgical societies. Dr. Melvin has also participated in many international educational and service events, including operating and teaching in Africa, China, Japan, and South and Central America.