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Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

55 Spring Street
Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 303-1000

Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD is affiliated with MaineHealth, Maine Medical Partners and MaineHealth Maine Medical Center MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.

Office Locations

Address:

10 Andover Road
Portland, ME 04102

Address:

55 Spring Street
Scarborough, ME 04074

Some issues Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

anorectal procedures	12
doctor visit	159
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	82
minimally invasive procedures	70
preventive care	16

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

anorectal procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	151
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	177
excision	20
gastrointestinal procedures	118
minimally invasive procedures	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	32
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

anorectal procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	170
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	21
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	171
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	27
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

anorectal procedures	11
doctor visit	104
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	36

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	18
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

anorectal procedures	10
doctor visit	103
excision	10
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	30

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	223
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	144
minimally invasive procedures	132
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Portland, ME were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	155
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	86
minimally invasive procedures	74
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	37
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) (1994)

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MaineHealth

Maine Medical Partners

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melville Parker Roberts III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,342 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,342
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$131 EPIX PROBE $131
Organogenesis Inc.	$130 PuraPly $130
Covidien LP	$126 ForceTriad $126
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$125 Exparel $125
Other	$434 BioSurgery $100	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $84	Energy: Harmonic $56	SURGICAL $33	Electosurgery $30	Other $131

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,889
Food and Beverage	$1,399

Biography

Dr. Melville Roberts is a general surgery and colon & rectal surgery specialist. Dr. Roberts graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Roberts include colorectal surgery procedures, anorectal problems, and colon cancer. Dr. Roberts is professionally affiliated with Maine Medical Partners.