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Melanie Santos, MD

4.7 out of 5 (290 Ratings)
Specialty
  • Urogynecology
    (Board Certified)
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
St. Jude Heritage Fullerton – Laguna Uro/Gyn
101 Laguna Road
Suite 200

Fullerton, CA 92835

Phone: (714) 992-5350

Fax: (714) 446-5539

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
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  • Very good
    Pleased
    Dr. Santos is an excellent physician and I feel so fortunate to be under her care. She is very knowledgeable and really listens to me when I have any concern with any health issues. If I am nervous during a visit, she is sure to speak to me in a very calming way to relax me. I am grateful that she is part of my care team and I value her highly.
    I've only had good experiences
    I have been seeing Dr. Santos for at least 10 years for my urogynecological needs. She is extremely competent and capable, and I trust her judgment and treatment implicitly. For this appointment, one year post surgery with her, I had to change the appointment twice. Once, I had a scheduling conflict. The second time, I made a mistake and put the wrong date into my phone. However, I was able to easily schedule this third appointment with no problem. The front desk staff was very professional with me when I goofed on my second scheduled appointment--and showed up a day too late! Finally, I like the new Women's Center building. It is like a Spanish hacienda, conveying a warm and not coldly clinical vibe. The parking is very easy, too. Thanks for listening.
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography

    Despite all the recent advances in care, there are still many women who believe health issues such as incontinence or pelvic pain are something they just have to live with. Some women mistakenly believe nothing can be done about their symptoms, or that treatment always requires surgery. Others are reluctant to talk to a doctor because of embarrassment or a belief that "it's just part of aging."

    The best part of my job is helping women understand all of the treatment options available – from new medications to simple outpatient procedures that take a matter of minutes to perform. There are so many more successful options then even 10 years ago – and every day, I have the chance to restore a woman's quality of life, often after years of symptoms and inconvenience.

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    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Urogynecology
      (Board Certified)
    Other Specialties
    Other Specialties
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Associations Awards
    Awards
    2016 - 2018 Physicians of Excellence, OCMA
    Areas of Interest
    Areas of Interest

    Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Fecal Incontinence, Recurring Urinary Tract Infections, Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Defecatory Dysfunction, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Nerve Stimulation Therapy to Regain Bladder Control, Botox Intravesical Therapy for Overactive Bladder Syndrome, Transvaginal Removal of Mesh and Treatment of Surgical Complications

    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical School
      Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    • Residency
      Stanford University Medical Center
    • Internship
      Stanford University Medical Center
    • Fellowship
      Emory University School of Medicine
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Aetna PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
    • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
    • Blue Shield of CA PPO
    • Choice/Humana PPO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna PPO
    • Coventry/First Health PPO
    • Health Net - Medicare Advantage
    • Health Net - TriCare
    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net PPO
    • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
    • SCAN Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • United HealthCare PPO
    • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
    • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
 
  • Primary Location

St. Jude Heritage Fullerton – Laguna Uro/Gyn