Vatche Melkonian, DO

Boston Raised | Vocal Performance Clark U | SLU Gen Surg | Peds Colorectal CHCO | Peds SCC CMH | 2025 Cedars CRS Fellow | 2026 OU Ped Surg Fellow

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Are you an adult colorectal surgeon treating a patient with Anorectal Malformation and rectal prolapse? This article is for you.

✅ Patients with ARM do not have an anal canal. Perineal approaches, which are the best option in this population, need some modification. 🧵

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Check out our most recent publication from Children’s Colorado international center for colorectal and urogenital care, regarding rectal prolapse in adult patients with history of ARM https://t.co/AwB1i2UCue

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Awesome grand rounds talk about AI in surgery from @NateRubalcava who will be graduating from @CMPedSurg next month!!

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Excited to watch these two as they enter next year’s Pediatric Surgery match. @CoryNonnemacher @SethSaylors2 #APSA2025 @CMPedSurg

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Strong work with @SethSaylors2 presenting his work from @ChildrensMercy af #APSA2025

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Dr. Vatche Melkonian @VatcheJames , past pediatric colorectal fellow @ChildrensCO_Pro, future #pedsurg, presenting our results of the global survey of perioperative management of Anorectal Malformations @APSASurgeons. #apsa2025

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Further development in transition of care is essential for patients with colorectal diseases of childhood. Come hear more at our presentation: Failure to Launch: Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Center Utilization by Patients Over 18 Years of Age. #APSA25 ⁦@RebeccaRenteaMD⁩

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Check out our presentation of global survey results regarding the care of Anorectal Malformations at APSA 2025 Annual Meeting. #APSA25 ⁦@DrsPenaBischoff⁩

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@EmorySurgery @CTHuerta1 @OliviaKeaneMD @childrensatl Congrats!!!!

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@CTHuerta1 @CincyKidsSurg @UMJMHSurgery @DrChadTHOR @HenriFordMD @gipjep1 @JESola1 @OmaidaVelazquez Congrats!!!!

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@BoLovvorn @parkertevans @VUMCchildren Congrats!!!

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@AntiWheatGirl @BCCHPedsSurg Congrats!!!!!!

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Absolutely thrilled to have matched at Oklahoma for pediatric surgery!!!! I’m going to be a pediatric surgeon!!! @OUPedSurg

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Insightful findings from the perspective of parents/caregivers of children with congenital colorectal disease who have spent time in the NICU. Check out our most recent publication!

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We learn when we hear our patients/parents. We asked parents about their experiences in the NICU. Parents want to be connected with support groups and want to hear about specialized Colorectal Centers. @VatcheJames
#pedscolorectal #SoMe4PedSurg https://t.co/BpTSIqB2Me

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Feeling incredibly fortunate to have matched @CedarsSinai for Colorectal Surgery Fellowship! One step closer to my goal of establishing a transitional practice in pediatric and adult colorectal surgery.

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Informing families of cheaper prices for medications in their children’s bowel management regimen can save them thousands of dollars each year! Check out our newest publication in @jpedsurg

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Our newest publication @jpedsurg It matters where you get your medication. Economic Impact of Daily Bowel Management Regimens - Journal of Pediatric Surgery https://t.co/nMruGsoV29 @VatcheJames #SoMe4PedSurg #pedscolorectal

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Our newest publication @jpedsurg It matters where you get your medication. Economic Impact of Daily Bowel Management Regimens - Journal of Pediatric Surgery https://t.co/nMruGsoV29 @VatcheJames #SoMe4PedSurg #pedscolorectal

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Here is our most recent publication, a technique for opening an end permanent colostomy, in selected patients, for whom bowel management is not working (taking many hours without adequate results).

Link to the article: https://t.co/9Zj5qCHBf7
#SoMe4PedSurg #pedscolorectal

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One more quick poster presentation before I leave Denver. #ACSQSC24

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Last day operating with our colorectal fellow, Dr. Vatche Melkonian. He will be missed! @VatcheJames