MelAngeloOnaMD, MS, MPH, MA

Gastroenterology • Kapolei, HI

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Nutrition, Pancreas Disease

Advanced Endoscopy Fellow, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Office
Mel A. Ona, M.D., Incorporated
590 Farrington Highway, Unit 526A
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone+1 808-762-2311

Education & Training

Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2016 - 2017
Brooklyn Hospital CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2013 - 2016
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Brooklyn CampusChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Brooklyn CampusResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts UniversityMS, Nutritional Biochemistry, 2000 - 2003
Boston University School of Public HealthMPH, International Health, 1997 - 2000
Boston University School of MedicineMA, Medical Science, 1997 - 2000
College of the Holy CrossBA, Music/Pre-Medical, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2016 - Present
HI State Medical License 2017 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Gastroenterology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Prevalence Study of MASLD in Adolescent and Young Adult Pacific Islanders and Asians Living in Hawai'i.
Alan A Parsa, Katie A Azama, May Vawer, Mel A Ona, Todd B Seto
Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2024-01-16
36 citations
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy in the evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions: a multicenter study.
Dennis Yang, Jason B. Samarasena, Laith H. Jamil, Kenneth J. Chang, David I. Lee
Endoscopy International Open. 2018-12-05
62 citations
Lumen apposing metal stents are superior to plastic stents in pancreatic walled-off necrosis: a large international multicenter study
Yen-I. Chen, Juliana Yang, Shai Friedland, Ian Holmes, Ryan Law
Endoscopy International Open. 2019-02-28

Press Mentions

5 Notes on the Future of GI GrowthSeptember 30th, 2024
What 7 Leaders Have to Say About Colonoscopies in 2024September 27th, 2024
13 GI Centers Opened or Announced so Far in 2021December 17th, 2021
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Other Languages

Spanish

External Links

Dr. Mel Onahttp://www.drmelona.com