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Melissa Felinski, DO, General Surgery, Sugar Land, TX, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

MelissaFelinskiDO

General Surgery • Sugar Land, TX

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Assistant Professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

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Summary

  • Melissa Felinski, D.O. is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialty focus in Bariatric and Foregut surgery. She is an assistant professor of surgery at the McGovern Medical School and is the Assistant Program Director of the advanced gastrointestinal/minimally invasive, bariatric and robotic surgery fellowship program.

    Dr. Felinski earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed a residency in general surgery at TriHealth - Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, followed by a fellowship in minimally invasive, advanced gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she received formal training in robotic surgery and surgical endoscopy.

    Her areas of specialty care include surgery of the esophagus and stomach(reflux/heartburn, ulcer disease, hiatal hernias, achalasia, and weight loss procedures for obesity). Her practice also includes surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, and pancreas), surgery of the abdominal wall and hernia surgery (umbilical/ventral/inguinal hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction), as well as surgery for gallbladder, small intestine, appendix, and colon, and performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. She uses advanced minimally invasive techniques including robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic (incision-less) approaches.

    Dr. Felinski is actively involved in national organizations, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery (SAGES) and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). She has authored several publications and has presented at regional and national conferences. She is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive and compassionate care throughout their surgical journeys with an ultimate goal

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)
    TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Residency, Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2011, DO, Cum Laude
  • University of Florida
    University of Florida BS, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2016 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2011 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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