Dr. Melissa Allen
Overview
So much of life’s experiences and enjoyment comes from movement, and I have made it my mission to help children live their best lives through improved physical function. I enjoy getting to know both the patient and their guardians and believe shared decision making is the best way to optimize outcomes. This entails taking the whole child, family situation, and goals into consideration and coming up with a strategy together that makes the most sense. I have specialized interest and experience treating developmental hip dysplasia and a variety of leg deformities including those that are crooked, twisted, or too short. With these conditions, we are beginning with a structure that isn’t normal and working to make it better than it could have been without intervention. Even thinking about having surgery can be nerve wracking for children and their families alike, but my team and I will be with you every step of the way.
Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Sprengel Deformity, Accessory Navicular Bone, and Osteotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Arthritis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
3000 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Laura Schanberg is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schanberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Lupus Nephritis.
Duke Children's Health Center Rheumatology Clinic
I care for children with childhood arthritis, autoimmune, and autoinflammatory conditions. The relationship I build with my patients and families is one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I believe it is that collaborative relationship that is crucial to managing these often chronic conditions that affect children so differently. I also remain committed to providing opportunities for patients and families to become involved in research and advocacy to help to move the field forward and improve the care we offer to children. With our joint commitment, we will be able to advance our knowledge, optimize available treatments, and eventually find a cure for these rare conditions. Dr. Becker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Abigail Gilbert is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Behcet Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Arthritis. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- OsteotomyDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- ArthritisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Sprengel DeformityDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Sprengel Deformity.