Melanie Andene Edwards MD
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Surgeon, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
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5325 Elliott DriveSuite 102Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Summary
- Dr. Melanie Edwards is a thoracic surgeon based in Ypsilanti, MI, with subspecialties in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology. Her education includes fellowships in thoracic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and St. Louis University School of Medicine, as well as a residency in surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Edwards has held an academic position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She has authored multiple publications in reputable journals, contributing to topics such as thoracic surgery, the impact of racial disparities on health outcomes, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer screening. Her professional recognitions include several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certifications and she holds a fellowship with the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2012 - 2013
St Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2006 - 2008
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2018 - 2028
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2020
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2019
MO State Medical License 2007 - 2019
AL State Medical License 2015 - 2015
LA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2024 Member Practice Survey.Shanda H Blackmon, Allison Weiderhold, Zaid M Abdelsattar, Mara B Antonoff, Vinay Badhwar
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-11-01 - Lessons from 19 Years of a Pediatric Heart Surgery Volunteer Program in Jamaica: Partnership, Teamwork, and Sustainability.Sanjhai L Ramdeen, Sherard G H Little, Sharonne Forrester, Cleopatra Patterson, Tamra Tomlinson Morris
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-07-01 - 4 citationsThe Impact of Racial Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health on Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Outcomes.Sidra N Bonner, Melanie A Edwards
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2024-07-01
Press Mentions
- Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Melanie EdwardsMarch 4th, 2021
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