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Melanie Edwards, MD

Melanie Edwards, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-5500
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-5500

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Locations & Contact

About

Melanie A. Edwards, MD, FACS, is board-certified in thoracic surgery. Dr. Edwards earned her medical degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. She completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center through Harvard Medical School and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Saint Louis University. Furthermore, she completed a minimally invasive thoracic surgery fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Edwards has clinical interests in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, surgery for benign esophageal disease and hyperhidrosis. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several other professional organizations.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Fellowship:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Fellowship:
Saint Louis University Eye Institute GME

Residency:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Internship:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Residency:
St. Louis University School of Medicine/Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(114 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

65 Reviews

09/25/2024

Performed my cancer surgery. I would recommend her.

09/05/2024

I feel safe in her hands for my upcoming surgery

08/09/2024

Truely the best and most compassionate care!

08/08/2024

The whole experience was far above my expectations!!

08/08/2024

Dr Edwards was very thorough and answered all my questions and did not treat them as trivial

07/16/2024

I've always had great Doctors, Nurses, and other staff members, treat me really well.s

05/23/2024

Careful consideration of my questions and openness to my opinions and concerns.

05/09/2024

I wish we could have all of the answers and in my case we cannot. I'm much better now though and that's what matters most.

05/09/2024

Listened, caring, and considerate of my needs.

05/02/2024

Will not hesitate to recommend this office & provider to friends, family.

04/18/2024

Everyone is very helpful and pleasant.

04/11/2024

Dr. Edward's was great

02/24/2024

Dr. Edwards is a fantastic physician who provides confidence Comfort, excellent care.

02/22/2024

Please continue providing the quality and excellence of care

02/16/2024

Excelente doctora, explica y se tom贸 su tiempo.

01/04/2024

Wish I could have gotten in sooner

11/30/2023

Dr. Edwards had all my relevant history at her fingertips and anticipated most of my questions.

10/28/2023

DR. and staff were there for everything i needed.

10/20/2023

I鈥檝e seen a lot of doctors for my issues she鈥檚 the only one that took the time to thoroughly explain everything and my options and possible effects.

10/06/2023

I trust her 100% and would highly recommnend her!!

08/17/2023

Dr. Edwards is attentive, explains processes well and did not make me feel rushed, answered all questions.

06/02/2023

We always admire the standards of Trinity Health in all its employes.

05/26/2023

Very pleased to work with Dr Edwards

04/19/2023

Dr.Ewards fixed my problem. she was confident she could help me and she did. She is so informative and really listens to concerns. I wish more doctors were like her.

04/15/2023

Very caring, thorough and approachable.

03/04/2023

Excellent experience

03/02/2023

Opps I said it in the previous question. And will answer that question here: the hospital hospital staff was amazing!! Dr. Edward's nurses call back in a better than timely fashion to answer my questions.

03/02/2023

Very experienced and knowledgeable

07/13/2022

I think the doctor did fine job. I was very pleases with her efficiency, thoroughness, courtesy, knowledge, etc.

07/09/2022

Excellent care.

07/07/2022

She was a great doctor.

07/05/2022

She explained everything and if I didn't understand, she would explain it again until I did understand. I never felt rushed or that my visit time was limited. Again, I was impressed with the quality of care I have received from everyone in this 'network.'

06/28/2022

*Dr. Edwards has been exceptional from the meeting prior to surgery on Dec. 15th, 2021 thru surgery and all follow up visits since.

06/24/2022

I want to thank Dr. Edwards and her staff for helping me.

06/15/2022

Excellent.

06/08/2022

Very good.

06/02/2022

It was very good as usual.

06/01/2022

First time I've met with *Dr. Edwards. Very, very professional and she has my complete trust!!

05/05/2022

Very helpful.

04/22/2022

The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition. She made me feel very good about my condition.

04/07/2022

*Melanie Edwards is amazing, so is her staff.

02/25/2022

Was good/answered all questions & made sure she covered every thing -

02/25/2022

Informative & very pleasant to talk to her.

02/15/2022

Follow-up visit from surgery. Dr. Edwards was excellent in every way - performing the surgery, explaining everything beforehand, & following up afterward. I would recommend her without reservation!

02/09/2022

Always helpful.

02/09/2022

Dr. Edwards is an exceptional communicator and took plenty of time to provide information and answer my questions. Very professional.

12/28/2021

She was very sweet & understanding. She explained everything and answered all my questions.

12/27/2021

I only met once with her but she was professional & competent.

12/24/2021

This experience, as with all of my experiences with Michigan Heart doctors, staff, and nurses, have been totally positive. They are amazing.

12/20/2021

I really felt comfortable & in good hands with Dr. Edwards.

12/11/2021

I could not have asked for a better experience and the level of care I received from *Dr. Edwards. She explains everything, listens to your questions & concerns and is compassionate.

11/13/2021

Very good.

11/13/2021

Outstanding.

10/27/2021

Very patient, informative.

10/13/2021

This dr. is a cancer surgeon. Not a day to day doctor.

10/05/2021

I was pleasantly surprised how thoughtful she was, and how well she explained things to me. Honestly she was wonderful.

09/28/2021

Very good.

09/22/2021

The dr. was professional, kind, and considerate.

09/09/2021

Very impressed with Dr. Edwards. She explained the results of my CT scan very well.

08/31/2021

Best visit ever! She took a lot of time to explain the future procedure & what to expect. Wonderful!

08/25/2021

Wonderful - 2nd opinion - Dr. Edwards explained why I needed the upper right to be removed - slow growing nodule on the bottom of the upper lobe only.

08/05/2021

Received excellent care & service.

07/14/2021

Dr. Edwards was extremely pleasant and explained the surgery I needed very clearly. I would recommend her very highly to anyone needing thoracic surgery.

07/01/2021

The entire team at Dr. Edwards's office (including Dr. Edwards) are humble, concerned for my well-being, informative, always answer all my questions and are very professional.

06/02/2021

I think the doctor was very nice and explained everything very thoroughly.
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