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Dr. Melanie Ho Erb, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Irvine, California

Dr. Melanie Ho Erb, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

SpecialistPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Irvine, California
NPI: 1366458200· License: A76828 (CA) verify

21+ years of experience · self-reported

Medical school: University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine · Graduated 2000(~26 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $162 across 4 payments (what this means)
4.75(65 ratings)

Consultation $100 · waived with procedure

In Dr. Melanie Ho Erb's own words

How Dr. Melanie Ho Erb describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Eyelid procedures
  • Specializes in Face procedures

Training & credentials

  • Prepping for our filler and neurotoxin teaching demonstrations

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About

Dr. Melanie Ho Erb is a Double Board Certified Oculoplastic Surgeon based in Irvine, California, serving patients across Orange County. Her practice focuses on oculoplastic surgery, a subspecialty of ophthalmology dedicated to the eyelids, brows, and surrounding facial structures. Dr. Erb performs surgical procedures including eyelid surgery, ptosis surgery, brow lifts, and upper lid blepharoplasty. She also offers non-surgical treatments such as Botox, fillers, and laser procedures. Beyond patient care, Dr. Erb's practice actively contributes to medical education. They are currently preparing for filler and neurotoxin teaching demonstrations, conducted under the leadership of Sandy Zhang at Women In Ophthalmology.

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Specialties

  • Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Melanie Ho Erb, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Brow Lift

$10,000

Above typicalTypical nationally: $4,450–$9,000 (median $5,500, 39 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Melanie Ho Erb

Sourced directly from Dr. Melanie Ho Erb's social posts and replies.

What common patient concerns does Dr. Erb address with upper eyelid procedures?
Dr. Erb frequently helps patients who want to improve upper eyelid symmetry and address feelings of heaviness in their upper eyelids.
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From Dr. Melanie Ho Erb's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Melanie Ho Erb mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Melanie Ho Erb's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox · 2Xeomin

Patient Experience

Dr. Melanie Ho Erb Review Summary

4.66
Dr. Erb has consistently excellent reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients frequently praise her surgical skills, gentle manner, and the natural-looking results she achieves.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 85 reviews

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facebook.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Based on 106 reviews

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Dr. Melanie Ho Erb, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Irvine, California

Main Office

16300 Sand Canyon Ave 10th floor, Suite 1007, Irvine, California

(949) 727-0102

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation $100 · waived with booked procedure

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$162

Payments

4

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Melanie Ho Erb received $162 across 4 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Phone: (949) 727-0102

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

16300 Sand Canyon Ave 10th floor, Suite 1007

Irvine, California 92618

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Office Information

Phone: (949) 727-0102

Where does Dr. Melanie Ho Erb practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

16300 Sand Canyon Ave 10th floor, Suite 1007, Irvine, California 92618

(27 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Ophthalmology
Double Board-certified In Oculoplastic Surgery And Ophthalmology
Double Board Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Ho Erb online?
The provided information doesn't specify online booking options. It's best to call (949) 727-0102 for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Melanie Ho Erb offer telehealth?
The information provided doesn't mention telehealth services. Contact the office directly to inquire about virtual consultation options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Melanie Ho Erb?
Patients rave about Dr. Erb's skill in eyelid surgery and other facial procedures. They report natural-looking results, a positive experience, and feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Many highlight her ability to achieve the desired outcome, and some even express regret for not finding her sooner.
What areas of care does Dr. Melanie Ho Erb cater to?
Dr. Erb specializes in oculoplastic surgery, a subspecialty of ophthalmology focusing on the eyelids, brows, and surrounding facial structures. Her areas of care include surgical procedures like eyelid surgery, ptosis surgery, and brow lifts, as well as non-surgical treatments such as Botox, fillers, and laser procedures.