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Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD

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Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), General Practice and Gynecologic Oncology

Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, chemotherapy, uterine cancer, and more.

525 East 68th Street Suite J-130
New York, NY 10065

(646) 697-6621

Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care), general practice and gynecologic oncology. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Gynecologic Oncology and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.

Office Locations

Address:

525 East 68th Street Suite J-130
New York, NY 10065

Some issues Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“The event will feature experts, including Dr. Kevin Holcomb, director of gynecologic oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell, and Dr. Melissa K. Frey, assistant professor at New...”—"Things to do in and around Greenwich", Greenwich Time, September 2018

“As explained by Dr. Melissa Frey, a gynecologic oncology fellow at New York University School of Medicine:.”—"How Much Do You Want to Know About Your Unborn Child's DNA?", Huff Post, August 2013

blood draw	24
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	87
excision	11
gynecologic procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

blood draw	37
doctor visit	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

blood draw	67
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	207
excision	16
gynecologic procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

blood draw	65
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	182
excision	10
gynecologic procedures	8
minimally invasive procedures	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

blood draw	157
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	361
excision	12
gynecologic procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

blood draw	70
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	189
excision	12
gynecologic procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	10
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009. She is certified by the Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)

Board Certification: Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Gynecologic Oncology

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AETNA, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, GHI, Aetna - NYP, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, VNSNY CHOICE, Emblem/Hip, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), EmblemHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Group Health Incorporated (GHI).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

AETNA

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

GHI

Aetna - NYP

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

CIGNA

VNSNY CHOICE

Emblem/Hip

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

EmblemHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Kristen Frey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,404 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,404
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$96 $96
Shire North American Group Inc	$41 ADVATE $41

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,570
Education	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$272
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200

Biography

Dr. Melissa Frey's specialties are general practice and gynecologic oncology. She attended medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Frey is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. She has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.