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Dr. Hector Melin Aldana, MD
Glenview, IL
33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Melin Aldana, Clinical Pathologist in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Hector Melin Aldana, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Melin Aldana completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Pathology; University Hosp, Inc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Melin Aldana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melin Aldana’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melin Aldana’s office.
Where did Dr. Melin Aldana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Pathology; University Hosp, Inc, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Is Dr. Melin Aldana board certified in Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Hector Melin Aldana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Melin Aldana speak?
Dr. Melin Aldana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Melin Aldana treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Melin Aldana 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. Melin Aldana. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Long-term Wasting Gastritis
- Persistent Stomach Lining Thinning
- Chronic Atrophy of Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2940: Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Inflammatory Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- Hepatitis
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K759: Inflammatory liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Duodenitis
- Inflamed Duodenum
- Small Intestine Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Fibrosis
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic scarring
- Scarred liver
- Fibrotic liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7400: Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Benign Scalp or Neck Skin Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on scalp
- Scalp skin lesion
- Benign neck mass
- Neck skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D234: Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Branchial Cleft Cyst or Sinus
- Birth Defects
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Branchial Cleft Anomaly
- Congenital Neck Cyst
- Neck Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q180: Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleft
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Which procedures does Dr. Melin Aldana perform as a Clinical Pathologist?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hector Melin Aldana may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melin Aldana's office.
Does Dr. Melin Aldana accept my insurance?
Dr. Melin Aldana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melin Aldana accept in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Melin Aldana in Glenview, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Melin Aldana's office located?
What is Dr. Melin Aldana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melin Aldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124028352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melin Aldana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melin Aldana
What is Dr. Hector Melin Aldana's specialty?
Dr. Melin Aldana is a Clinical Pathologist near Glenview, IL. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Melin Aldana to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hector Melin Aldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melin Aldana is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hector Melin Aldana accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?
Yes, Dr. Hector Melin Aldana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Melin Aldana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melin Aldana's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Melin Aldana?
Please contact Dr. Melin Aldana's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Melin Aldana have?
Dr. Hector Melin Aldana is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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