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Languages
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- German
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Gender
MaleAbout Serguei Melnitchouk
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.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Cardiac Surgery Clinic at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
- 55 Fruit Street, Cox Building, 6th Floor, Suite 630, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-0800
- fax: 617-726-5804
- Massachusetts General Heart Valve Program at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 5th Floor, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-0800
- fax: 617-724-6253
Expertise
Education
- 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
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
68 ratings, 39 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. I could notes for a better care provider. I will definitely trust him to operate on me.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Melnitchouk explained my options in great detail and I am glad he is my surgeon.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Excellent experience.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
The doctor was very thorough with his explanation while keeping it relatable. Complete visuals and options where explained in ful.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
Very happy with my experience
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Every thing went very well
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
This was an initial consultation. All went as I expected.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Melnitchouk was respectful of our concerns and questions. He spent plenty of time with us to address the issues.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Doctor was excellent to speak to and provided information completely
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
My first visit ever to MGH and besides the traffic and parking it was a very good experience
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
[redacted] Dr. Melnitchouk was amazing, answered all my questions before I even asked them, and listened very intently.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Informative and reassuring
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
excellent
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr. Melnitchouk was very thorough and detailed in explaining every detail of my condition and the upcoming surgery. He was very respectful and patient to my concerns and questions. He offered a flexible timeline based on my needs and lifestyle. Excellent experience!
- Reviewed on 7/25/2025
It was my first time seeing that particular doctor. I was very, very impressed. Everything went very smoothly. Gave me lots of information. I couldn't be happier. I definitely recommend them again. Have a nice day.
- Reviewed on 7/22/2025
the Dr is exceptional and although I am nervous about my upcoming surgery I know I am in good hands with his experience and expertise
- Reviewed on 7/11/2025
Very best surgeon you could find would trust him with my life. And I have.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
I chose Dr. Melnitchouk based on 1 - The experience that a friend of a friend had with him. (She had the same heart procedure that I need to have.) 2 - The reviews that I read about him. I am very thankful that I was able to get appointment with him for my heart surgery. He is very knowledgeable and I feel that I will get an excellent surgery with successful results.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
A very caring man.It was about my concerns, and not what he only thought.The doctor explained my situation in a way that it was clear about my concerns.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Very happy to have appointment with him.
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
After meeting my doctor and discussing my upcoming surgery, I feel 100% confident that he will be my surgeon and going forward and taking care of whatever needs to be done after my surgery. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
She was extremely helpful and answered all my questions.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
The doctor was kind and courteous. He explained this is great detail.
- Reviewed on 7/1/2025
Very knowledgable, patient and explained everything explicitly.
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
My care team is superb
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
This doctor explained the symptoms and ramifications of my heart issues in terms I could understand. He also explained the surgical options available to me and what further tests would be required. Finally he explained my likely recovery from surgery and the prospects for my future health. I came away well informed and prepared for surgery, my recovery and my health outlook thereafter. I came away feeling confident and eager to proceed toward surgery.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Enjoyed meeting Dr. Melnitchouk and his nurse [redacted].
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr. Melnitchouk explained everything and gave me my options for procedures or surgery he was very thoughtful listening to me and how I felt about my options and coming to a plan of treatment.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
I felt I was given all the information I needed.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
The service was excellent.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
He answered all my questions and took time to explain the procedure along with risks and benefits.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Hi, Dr. Melnitchouk was just exceptional in his explanation for what's going on with my heart. I spent a lot of time going through the actual CAT scan and also reviewing old records with me and my wife who is also a physician. He just did an extraordinary job and couldn't be more pleased with the opportunity to have him do surgery on me. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
The doctor, nurses and all other workers went out of their way to do a great job and/or be helpful. They were courteous and excellent at their respective jobs.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Melnitchouk is thoughtful Polite, and complete in his explanations. His manner sets one at ease.,
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Met my doctor for the first time. Exceptional experience. Will be having cardiac surgery soon....i had a lot of questions which he answered and did not make me uncomfortable for asking. Explained every aspect of my surgery. I left knowing I was in good hands. Wonderful bedside manner.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Listened to me, answered every question intently, provided pictures of scans and models of devices which may be involved. Understood my current lifestyle was able to accommodate my request for surgery timeline. His team responded promptly with apts. needed to move forward. Highly recommend, left feeling knowledgeable .
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
Very concerned about my health, answered all my questions.A consummate professional. We are lucky to have Dr.of this caliber. Thank you Dr. Melnitchouk [redacted]