Dr. Bekir Melek, MD
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Dr. Bekir Melek, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Bekir Melek, MD is a cardiologist in Covington, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY / CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY in 1987. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Covington, LA 70433
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St. Tammany Cardiovascular Care
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Melek is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Melek specializes in the areas of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
- Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Melek's Reviews
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| 1 Star | 38% | 38% |
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care philosophy
``I think we made significant progress over the years, but still much work is to be done to increase awareness and encourage access to health care,`` he said.biography
Covington Cardiovascular Care's Bekir H. Melek MD, F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E. emphasizes the importance of preventive medicine. He believes the best way to treat heart disease is to prevent it.After finishing a cardiology research scholarship...read more
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Tulane University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Eastern Va Medical School
Residency Hospital, 1996Eastern Va Medical School
Internship Hospital, 1994Istanbul University / Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
Medical School, 1987
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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