He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Yale University in 1999. In 2003, he earned his Medical Degree, magna cum laude, from Jefferson Medical College. Widely published in peer-reviewed journals and the author of numerous book chapters, Dr. Meltzer's research efforts focus on surgical outcomes and comparative effectiveness in vascular surgery. He is a co-principal investigator on a study of the reliability of implantable devices used for endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and peripheral vascular disease.