Michael Melkonian Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Dr. Melkonian performed my RNY surgery roughly 4 years ago. I connected with him during my visit to Carolina Surgical in Charlotte, NC. I am very happy with my results. He is a great surgeon and Carolina Surgical is a great treatment center. I was referred to them by my general doctor.

My husband used Dr. Melkonian in 2012 and was impressed with his knowledge, clear definition of various procedures and their benefits in the short and long term. We had gone together to the seminar and were the only two there that particular time and he answered countless questions without ever looking at his watch or acting like our time was up. He had gone in wanting a lap band and ended up choosing a gastric bypass because it was the right choice for him. 8 months later, he could not be happier!

Dr. Melkonian is not that chatty, crack you up, class clown of a doctor. Dr. Melkonian is very direct, but he will answer any question you have without judging or talking down to you. My husband felt very well informed going into surgery and so did I. We each felt that he was very upfront with us about how surgery went for the other immediately after and came the next day to see the patient and confirm all was well. The 'after' was clearly explained. Neither of us had a 'what is this' experience afterwards.

His bedside manner is very direct and he makes sure you are not in pain, but he is not going to sit there and chat it up with you after your surgery. I was put off by his lack of 'chat' when I first met him with my husband, but I'd rather have a direct and thorough surgeon than a goofy entertainer with a scalpel. I wasn't there to be entertained, but to be informed and operated on by someone who really knows his stuff and I got that!!

The nutritionist in his office, Victoria, is AMAZING and talented at getting to know you and really helping you develop a working plan for life. This is not a diet, it is a true lifestyle change and my husband and I are VERY different eaters, but she came up with plans that fulfill the needs (hydration, protein, eating on the go) for each of us that address the differences in our palates. I will see her for the duration of my one year package even though it is an hour each way for me to get to either of his offices.

Madeleine in the insurance area of the practice really knows the different companies well and is very upfront about the typical practices and makes sure the plan laid out will meet the requirements of the insurer.

He has offices in both Matthews and just outside of Uptown on Randolph. No wi-fi in Matthews if you can believe it! Don't plan to work there before your appt if you arrive early!

The first meeting with Dr. Melkonian was great, he was very to the point about everything! when it comes to a surgery like this you need someone that is going to explain everything! all the goods and all the bads. He did all of this. The office staff were very nice and helpful.
I chose him to do my surgery in 2006. I did had some very bad experiences with the surgery and spent many unexpected week in the hospital. nothing the Dr. Melkonian did. Dr. Melkonian was great with the whole experience. I was just one of the % that had every complication that you could possibly have. if you asedk me back then I would have never recommended the surgery to anyone. I would have done anything to keep you from doing it. but now to this day I do no regret having it done. It was probably the best thing I have every done in my life. I started off almost 300lbs and have been from about 128 to 135 for the past 5 yrs. Just be sure to prepare yourself for a major life change. I mean before the surgery you hear this, and you on educated on this but it is still not enough to make you understand how much of a change it really is. You have to mentally prepare yourself. I would gladly talk to anyone that is thinking about having this surgery. [email protected]
But all in all I love Dr. Melkonian and I would recommend him to anyone that plans to have weight loss surgery.

Best surgeon in town!!! He changed my life and is my hero!!! I have recommended him to my coworkers, and they are very satisfied with him as well!!!

I love Dr. Melkonian. My first impression of him was he does not mince words. When you leave you are well informed about the entire process. He tells you straight up about the risks. He was in the OR holding with me and saw me the day after. He is a great surgeon. He did my RNY and three months earlier removed my gallbladder. My recovery was great from both surgeries. I am not a lightweight. BMI was 61. Both surgeries were laparoscopic. If you are wanting a doctor that will hold your hand and comfort you and is all about bedside manner, that is not Dr. M. Personally I like a doctor who is confident,competent and skilled. Dr. Melkonian is that. I would recommend Dr. Melkonian to anyone.

Dr Melkonian is the best! He is straight up and to the point. He explained everything so thourghly and took time to answer my extensive list of questions. He came and saw me while I was in the OR holding and then the day after surgery. He made sure all my questions were answered.

The office staff is also great. Stafanie helped me with the apporval process and my NUT,Victoria became a part time shrink and well as nutrionist!

I would recommend this Dr and this facility to anyone looking in to WLS.

Awesome doctor and staff. They are very into customer service as well as aftercare.

It is impressive when a surgeon himself will spend as much time as this doc has to make sure you are well informed and comfortable with your decision.

The only thing I'll will say to someone seeking his care is he is very stright forward and does not pull punches. If you don't care for strightfowardness he may not be the doc for you. Not a negative thing, just wanted to put it out there.

Very straight to the point yet kind-hearted. Plenty of years of experience.Respects my wishes of no-blood. I trust him with my life.

First appointment was on April 17th with Dr. Michael Melkonian with Carolina Surgical in Charlotte, NC. I really liked him. He was extremely knowledgable about the surgeries, spent over an hour with my husband and I answering questions regarding Lap-Band and Gastric Bypass and was very patient through it all! He didn't sugar coat anything, told everything like it is. Was straight forward about the risks of both surgeries. But clearly, he favors Gastric Bypass over the Bands...

My first impression of Dr, Melkonian was that he had a no nonsense approach to weight loss surgery. He is very honest and upfront about your potential and then about your progress throughout your journey. His office staff is very knowledgeable and seems genuinely caring. No one ever seemed to “drop the ball” on me during the beginning of my journey. Every time I called with “questions” they were probably rolling their eyes at, they always answered kindly and quickly.rnI wouldn’t change a thing about my experience with this surgeon. rnI thank Dr, Melkonian for changing my life, giving my life back to me and having the tools to help me change my life.rnSabrina Stegall