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Dr. Onur Melen, MD

Dr. Onur Melen, MD

Chicago, IL

51 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Melen, Neurologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Onur Melen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Melen graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi,Ankara, Turkey and completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurology; Vet Affairs Lakeside M C, Neurology; Wesley Pavillion, Neurology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Melen is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melen’s office at (312) 926-3627.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Melen?

    Dr. Onur Melen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Melen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Melen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Melen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw, Biochemistry | Neuro-ophthalmology & Biochemistry - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Neuro-ophthalmology - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Northwestern Mcgaw / Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    • Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurology; Vet Affairs Lakeside M C, Neurology; Wesley Pavillion, Neurology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi,Ankara, Turkey | Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi,Ankara, Turkey

    Is Dr. Melen board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Onur Melen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Melen speak?

    Dr. Melen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Melen treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Melen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Melen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disc Birth Defect
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Optic atrophy type 1
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Congenital Optic Disc Anomaly
    • Infant Optic Nerve Head Malformation
    • Eye Nerve Disc Problem
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Primary optic atrophy
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Papilledema with intracranial pressure
    • Optic disc edema from high ICP
    • Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
    • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
    • Eye Stroke
    • AION
    • Optic Nerve Infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • Q142: Congenital malformation of optic disc
    • H47213: Primary optic atrophy, bilateral
    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
    • H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Abducens Nerve Palsy
    • Trochlear Nerve Palsy
    • Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Sixth nerve palsy
    • Sixth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Lateral rectus palsy
    • Fourth nerve palsy
    • Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Superior oblique palsy
    • Third nerve palsy
    • Third cranial nerve paralysis
    • Eye muscle weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4921: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H4901: Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Visual Field Defects
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Blind spots in vision
    • Peripheral vision loss
    • Vision field problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5340: Unspecified visual field defects

    Also known as:

    • Esotropia
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Inward Turning Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Vision Loss
    • Headache
    • Amaurosis fugax
    • Transient monocular blindness
    • Temporary blindness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G453: Amaurosis fugax

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    What procedures does Dr. Melen perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Melen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Melen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. Melen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Melen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-3627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Melen accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Melen in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Melen's office located?

    Dr. Onur Melen's Primary Practice

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 926-3627

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    Dr. Onur Melen's Practice 2

    259 E Erie St Ste 1900

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Onur Melen's Practice 3

    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    What is Dr. Melen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Melen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114032653.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melen

    What is Dr. Onur Melen's specialty?

    Dr. Melen is a Neurologist near Chicago, IL.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Onur Melen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Melen is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Onur Melen accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Onur Melen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Onur Melen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Melen's office at (312) 926-3627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Onur Melen?

    Please contact Dr. Melen's office at (312) 926-3627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Onur Melen have?

    Dr. Onur Melen is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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