Melanie Ongchin MD
Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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UPMC Passavant9100 Babcock Blvd, Ground flPittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone+1 412-748-3254
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Summary
- Dr. Melanie Ongchin is a surgical oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside - Shadyside. She received her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 10 years. She specializes in surgical oncology (other than breast) and is experienced in biliary tract disease, pancreatic disease, malignant melanoma, surgical oncology (non-breast), and sarcomas.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2012 - 2014
University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2012
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2020
NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Treatment and Management of Peritoneal Spread from Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis.Gregor Werba, Melanie Ongchin
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2025-04-01 - Detection of Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres via Chromogenic In Situ Hybridization for the Prognostication of PanNETs and Other Neoplasms.Christopher M Heaphy, Simmi Patel, Katelyn Smith, Anne R Wondisford, Michelle L Lynskey
Modern Pathology. 2025-03-01 - Patient Perspectives of Fertility Following Cytoreductive Surgery With Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: An Opportunity for Improved Perioperative Counseling.Cameron Schlegel, Amy R Copeland, Michelle Liebdzinski, Lauren B Hall, Sara P Myers
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
Cancer Care – Close to HomeDecember 21st, 2020- Taking Liver Cancer Surgery to New LevelsNovember 9th, 2020
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