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Dr. Melvin Ashford, MD

Dr. Melvin Ashford, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Ashford, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 129 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (129 reviews)

Practice

2603 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55109
Telehealth available

Dr. Ashford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Ashford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ashford

4.6

129 ratings, 78 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Kathy – Mar 20, 2024
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K.B – Mar 15, 2024
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C.R – Mar 13, 2024
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S.C – Mar 11, 2024
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L.D – Mar 08, 2024
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B.W – Mar 07, 2024
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L.L – Mar 06, 2024
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Debra Bohnen – Jan 24, 2023
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H.H – Jan 13, 2023
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C.D – Dec 21, 2022
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T.K – Dec 19, 2022
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S.R – Dec 15, 2022
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M.S – Dec 07, 2022
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Dena Bohn – Nov 30, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Dec 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 25, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

The secret of Obstetrics and Gynecology is that we get the best of all worlds. We have the opportunity to relieve womens symptoms with surgery, the opportunity to witness the miracle of new life, and chance build rewarding relationships with our patients over time which serves to optimize care.

biography

Dr. Melvin L. Ashford, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

Founder and Director Minnesota Women's Care: OBGYN and Pelvic Specialty Care Center

Recognized two years in a row as a "Top Doctor" in Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, Dr. Melvin...
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Umdnj Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • University Of Michigan

    Undergraduate School, 1993
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Dr. Ashford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Dorothy Marvin Award, 2001

  • Outstanding resident Research, 2000

  • The Chairman's Award, 2000

  • Excellence in Gynecologic laparoscopy, 2001

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Locations

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Minnesota Womens Care P.A.2603 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55109
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