Melvin Joseph Elieson, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Melvin Joseph Elieson, MD
General Surgery
Ste 200
Grapevine, TX 76051-8766
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health HEB (Hurst/Euless/Bedford)
Texas Health Southlake
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute - Fellowship - 2006
UTMB Surgery Department - Residency - 2005
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Medical Education - 2000
Bio
Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen.
Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church.
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4.9 out of 5 (68 Ratings, 20 Comments)
Oct 2025PerfectOct 2025All goodOct 2025Provider does not rush us through the appointment and listens to our concerns, and answers all our questions. He creates trust and provides honest, clear answers yet doesn't sugarcoat reality.Oct 2025Dr demostrates kindness and compassion and manages to instill a touch of humor which is appreciated. He patiently listens and is able to absorb a lot of information being told to him quickly. He doesn't interrupt and Is patient. But his real talent is the ability to explain things in such a way we can understand using pictures, provides examples or adding drawings.Oct 2025Dr. Elieson went over surgery options and implications with great care. I know I always ask too many questions, but he was very cordial and candid with his responses providing answers to all of them which made me feel very comfortable and at ease.Oct 2025Dr. Elieson was awesome. He listened to all of my concerns and answered everything to my understanding and satisfaction! He was so easy to talk to!!! Loved his friendly demeanor!Sep 2025A very good surgeon.Sep 2025Very good experience.Sep 2025It's important to know [...] has been miserably sick with coughing and vomiting for months so our mood reflects that. Already having been through multiple tests, the physician explained there's to be another test to help him determine the best course of action. My husband wants something done but understands why he has to wait. Physician has great bedside manners. Physician walked in and wasted no time asking pertinent questions. He explained complicated scenarios with confidence in a way we could follow. Great sense of humor, knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.Sep 2025The staff and doctor was the best.Sep 2025Dr. Melvin Joseph Elieson And staff were so compassionate informative and thorough I am so grateful!Sep 2025Thank you for everything! I felt like I was heard and that is priceless to me! Thank you again!! Warmest regards,Aug 2025Very goodAug 2025Very goodJul 2025Dr Elieson answered my questions thoroughly and allowed me to choose my treatment option going forward.Jul 2025All goodJul 2025Doctor was very knowledgeable and took time to explain things completely.Jul 2025Nice medical office & people. [...]Jul 2025Very clear explanation few difficult medical terms used, so my understanding of my health issues were clear & precise.Jul 2025Was impressed with his kindness