Alexander Melamed, MD, MPH

Alexander Melamed, MD, MPH

Not currently accepting new patients

4.878571 average rating from 56 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Dover, NH
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Alexander Melamed is a gynecologic oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he cares for women with ovarian, uterine, cervical, and other gynecologic cancers. He provides comprehensive cancer care, including complex and minimally invasive surgery, and coordinates closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Dr. Melamed believes that every patient deserves care grounded in the best available evidence and shaped by her own values and goals. He takes time to explain treatment options clearly and partners with patients and their families to make decisions together.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Melamed is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and a nationally recognized researcher who studies how to improve cancer treatment and outcomes. His research has helped clarify when less aggressive treatment approaches are safe and effective, sparing patients unnecessary interventions without compromising survival.

Dr. Melamed completed medical school and a master's in public health at the University of Southern California, followed by residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Mass General Brigham.

When he's not working, Dr. Melamed enjoys spending time with his three children, exploring New England, and listening to audiobooks.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology, 2019
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016
  • Medical Education: USC Keck School of Medicine, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • Russian
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.878571 average rating from 56 reviews

  • Dr Melamed was kind, listened to me and clearly explained next steps.

    2026-08-23

  • I consider myself lucky to have gotten Dr Melamed to treat me for this disease. He is knowledgeable and up to date on different treatments. Dr Melamed is one of the most caring considerate doctors I have ever met.

    2026-08-17

  • I no longer need Dr. Melamed's help or doctoring. He's a wonderful man and a great doctor and I thank him very much for his services. Goodbye.

    2026-07-27

  • A caring provider. Very pleasant to interact with.

    2026-07-24

  • This provider was very pleasant and knowledgeable regarding my specific concerns and health history. I was immediately confident and comfortable that all would be well with my up coming care. This was a completely satisfactory experience.

    2026-07-08

  • Very professional and caring.

    2026-07-07

  • Dr M was very caring & also direct with my situation... I appreciated his kindness & how he explained next steps

    2026-05-13

  • Dr Melamed is kind and knowledgeable. He makes me feel comfortable and cared for. He listens and is patient and takes my concerns seriously. I'm am blessed to have been put with him for this cancer ride I am on. He's just the best.

    2026-05-11

  • Hi, yes. The first question that I answered, I answered wrong. I want to put definitely yes. Everything else is okay. Thank you.

    2026-05-11

  • Keeping in touch with him gives me hope that I won't need him!

    2026-05-10

  • very caring

    2026-05-08

  • I have been very pleased with the care by Dr Melamed. However I wasn't aware that it was my last visit with him until the following day when someone called for a follow up appointment with someone else because he would be no longer available for me because of load reduction in Dover.

    2026-04-11

  • He was just awesome!!! felt better after seeing him

    2026-04-10

  • I have always had a great experience with Dr. Melamed and his whole team. I couldn't have asked for a better provider to support and care for me during what was one of the toughest experiences of my life.

    2026-04-08

  • I like the doctor, very personable. He answered all my questions told me what to expect after my surgery so I'm comfortable coming down there to West general to have this taken care of.

    2026-04-08

  • Nothing. I was satisfactory.

    2026-03-21

  • Dr. Melamed is the best. So kind and caring and a great listener. He explains everything well and I don't feel rushed during my visits.

    2026-03-20

  • Dr. Melamed listened carefully and came up with a suggestion that seems to be working remarkably well! We were very pleased with his expertise and his level of care.

    2026-01-07

  • Dr. Melamed is a caring and excellent surgeon and medical provider. I would recommend him to anyone and feel very confident that he would treat them with the care that he has treated me with.

    2026-01-01

  • He was professional, informative, and thoughtful.

    2025-12-29

  • I am very grateful to have WD for all my healthcare needs .

    2025-12-21

  • I was extremely nervous to meet Dr. Melamed. I felt so much better once I met him. He was amazing. He explained what is going on and what is expected with my surgery and what could be expected after the surgery. He took the time to ask me questions and to answer my questions, as well as my daughter who was with me. I am very appreciative and I am appreciative that he is our doctor. I feel very grateful.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Melamed is exceptional. He not only is extremely intelligent & knowledgable, he is caring, a great listener, efficient & kind, always offering a smile. I feel I am in very competent & compassionate hands w him as a provider.

    2025-11-29

  • I'm comfortable with Dr. Melamed. Just wish he was in Dover more than once a week.

    2025-11-29

  • My husband and I are very confident that my surgery will go well. Thank you. [redacted]

    2025-11-21

  • When the appointment is over, Doctor leaves me with confidence-that tomorrow will be a good day. Always, listen to you.

    2025-11-10

  • Dr. Melamed was terrific. He really looked at the my past record for the issue I was there for because he knew dates and dx. I found him personable, bright, thorough and responsive to my questions.

    2025-11-08

Accepted Insurance

  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid RI
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • Ambetter
  • MassHealth
  • Prime Health Services
  • Medicaid NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • WellSense NH
  • NH Healthy Families
  • Coventry
  • Medicaid CT
  • TriCare
  • Martin's Point
  • AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Beech Street
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Medicare - NH
  • Medicaid ME
  • Multiplan
  • WellCare
  • WellSense
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Aetna
  • United Health Care
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Fallon Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
  • CorVel Workers Comp