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 (61 Ratings, 39 Comments)
Mar 2026Staff is super friendly and helpful.Mar 2026This was such a pleasant first visit. He took his time to explain, game plan and leave me well informed of what's happening. Great experience.Mar 2026Great experience considering health issues.Mar 2026Everyone was Amazing l felt at home in the office.Mar 2026The Ladies in the office and the Nurse was Wonderful!! Dr Elieson was Amazing Dr Elieson is soft spoken and put me at ease and told me about the surgery. I'm so happy I have him to help me.Mar 2026I really enjoyed meeting with the staff. Everyone was very friendlyMar 2026He was very informative about the surgery I will be having.Mar 2026ExcellentMar 2026Excellent care by doctor.Mar 2026Excellent ExperienceMar 2026Excellent ExperienceMar 2026The nurse verified my information, the doctor examines me, determined the necessary solution, explained the procedure thoroughly and then turned me over to the scheduling nurse to set the date and explain the portal. Theyare a very efficient and pleasant team.Mar 2026The doctor was very professional asking important questions and explaining his assessment and suggestion for a solving my problem. I feel very confident that the surgery will go well and I appreciate his explanation and expectations. I would recommend him for anyone with a problem that requires surgery.Feb 2026Dr Elieson is so personable, he made me feel at ease and truly wanted me to understand my future procedure. He s an excellent communicator.Feb 2026The staff had all my information ready. They checked in with me when there was a small wait due to a late patient ahead of me. She is elderly and got lost. I was so impressed with the staff's response and kindness!Feb 2026Wonderful doctor. Explains everything in layman's terms.Feb 2026A wonderful all around experience with Dr and staffFeb 2026Very professional and personable staff. Dr. Elieson was extremely easy to talk with and relate to. I have high confidence in choosing him as my surgeon.Feb 2026Kind and patientFeb 2026Everyone was so nice during a stressful time.Feb 2026Great experience. Staff was professional and caring. I heartily recommend to others.Jan 2026I would say, I have never had a physician spend this much time and be this thorough in explaining the situation and the optionsJan 2026Good experienceJan 2026Friendly and helpfulJan 2026The Dr. Went over all my options and what the outcome of the surgery could fix. He was AmazingJan 2026The Dr. Went over all the reasons I still have one more test I had to do . He made it where I understood all of the reason why, when, and where it could be done.Jan 2026[…] was very nice and informative.[…] Dr Elieson was running an hour and a half behind but he took plenty of time with me, answered all of my questions and was so nice and caring! Well worth the wait!Jan 2026He spent an hour with my daughter and I drawing examples, answering questions and explaining x-rays. Very impressed.Jan 2026He explained all options very well.Jan 2026Excellent information from Dr. Elieson and his nurse/PA.. Really helpful in scheduling surgery.Jan 2026Entire office was so kind I wasn't sure I was in right place. Dr was kind and explained every detail.Dec 2025Dr Elieson was great. He took the time to explain the procedure and answered all of my questions.Dec 2025I felt Dr. Eliesen listened to me and made sure I understood the proposed surgery. He answered all of my questions and concerns.Dec 2025Everyone in the office was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.Dec 2025Dr. Elieson was very good at listening to my needs.Dec 2025Glad the staff worked me in earlier, definitely needed surgery.Dec 2025The wait time to see the Doctor was delayed but understandable. Overall positive experience.Dec 2025Dr Elieson was very thorough and took his time to explain different potentials procedures, steps and potential results . I was very satisfied and at ease after discussing my treatment options.Dec 2025Will continue with him for gallbladder and hernia surgery. Very confident in him.