Serguei Melnitchouk, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.968 average rating from 50 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Serguei Melnitchouk, MD, MPH, is a board-certified cardiac surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and specializes in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Dr. Melnitchouk is assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Melnitchouk received his Medical Doctor (MD) degree at Ruprecht-Karls-University in Heidelberg, Germany and his Master's of Public Health (MPH) degree at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Melnitchouk completed his general surgery residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital and a cardiothoracic surgery residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He has also completed an additional training in the minimally invasive mitral valve repair at the Leipzig Heart Center, Germany.
Dr. Melnitchouk is a co-director of the heart valve program at the MGH heart center. He specializes in coronary bypass and valve surgery with a focus on the minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Dr. Melnitchouk is also involved with the lung transplant program at the Mass General transplant center.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Herzzentrum Leipzig, Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery, 2013
- Residency: New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center**, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2012
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2010
- Fellowship: New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center**, Cardiac Surgery, 2010
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 2006
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiac Surgery, 2004
- Residency: Zurich University Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: University of Heidelberg Medical School, 2000
Languages Spoken
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- German
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.968 average rating from 50 reviews
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Great service and extremely confident that my needs will be met.
2026-07-30
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Dr. M very clear and concise about. Y issues and what his plan is and if it changes, what it will be. Also gave info on how many of these types of surgeries he has done
2026-07-29
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The doctor was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions I had. [redacted]
2026-07-29
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Very informative and thorough spending the time needed to explain everything.
2026-07-02
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I appreciated the high levels of knowledge, patience, and clarity. Plan for upcoming procedure was discussed, and the technical skill and enthusiasm for a positive outcome was discernable and made for a great visit. I felt like everything will be in good hands.
2026-07-02
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My wife and I were very happy with our visit and I am planning to move forward with surgery as soon as Drs schedule allows.
2026-04-17
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Surgeon came across as very experienced, explained things well and was flexible re timing of the operation.
2026-04-07
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Everyone I saw was extremely pleasant, courteous and professional. I was explained everything in detail that I could understand, and I was always asked if I had any questions, which I did not because they did such an exceptional job of explaining everything.
2026-04-07
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Excellent experience
2026-04-05
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Very professional and detail oriented
2026-03-25
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Knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. I could notes for a better care provider. I will definitely trust him to operate on me.
2026-02-01
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Dr. Melnitchouk explained my options in great detail and I am glad he is my surgeon.
2026-01-21
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Excellent experience.
2026-01-14
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The doctor was very thorough with his explanation while keeping it relatable. Complete visuals and options where explained in ful.
2025-12-24
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Very happy with my experience
2025-11-27
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Every thing went very well
2025-11-26
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This was an initial consultation. All went as I expected.
2025-11-26
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Dr Melnitchouk was respectful of our concerns and questions. He spent plenty of time with us to address the issues.
2025-11-20
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Doctor was excellent to speak to and provided information completely
2025-11-06
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My wife and I met with Dr. Melnitchouk and really appreciated his straightforward approach, honesty, and the way he made us feel comfortable and less anxious about the heart procedure we were discussing.
2025-10-31
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My first visit ever to MGH and besides the traffic and parking it was a very good experience
2025-10-10
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Dr. Melnitchouk provided all the information I needed about my upcoming surgery. He answered all questions, so both my husband and I feel very comfortable with him as my surgeon.
2025-10-08
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicaid NH
- Maine Community Health Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- United Health Care
- WellSense
- MassHealth
- Railroad Medicare
- Medicaid CT
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Senior Whole Health
- Medicare
- Coventry
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Medicaid RI
- Cigna
- TriCare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tufts Health Plan
- WellSense NH
- Multiplan
- Fallon Health
- Humana
- Beech Street
- Medicaid VT
- Medicaid ME
- Aetna