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Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD

Surgical Oncology*

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD is a surgical oncologist in Newark, NJ. She is affiliated with University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology

90 Bergen St # 7 Newark, NJ 07103

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(973) 972-2400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alvarez-Downing specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Alvarez-Downing's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez-Downing

2.5

8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
38%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
63%
63%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Anonymous – Nov 28, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
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PROVIDER – Jun 15, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Walter Vergara – Sep 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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George Nwachukwu – Oct 31, 2020
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About Me

biography

Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD, is a colorectal surgeon who received a bachelor of science in chemistry from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. She was awarded her medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2005, and...read more

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Locations

Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology

Rutgers Health Surgical Oncology90 Bergen St # 7 Newark, NJ 07103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    150 Bergen St
    Newark, NJ 07103

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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