Dr. Hector Melin Aldana, MD
Glenview, IL
33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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. 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 as a 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 a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Melin Aldana typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
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
What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Melin Aldana typically perform?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Melin Aldana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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.
What does a Clinical Pathologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hector Melin Aldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melin Aldana is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Pathologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>