Experienced in Empyema

Dr. Melissa M. Montgomery

Urology
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Experienced in Empyema
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

Dr. Melissa Montgomery received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. She completed her surgery internship and residency in urology at Tulane University Medical Center. She also spent some time at The Medical University of South Carolina during her urologic training.

Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology - Urology
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Call: 504-842-4083

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Probiotic and Effects on Multi-Drug Resistant Urinary Tract Infection
Probiotic and Effects on Multi-Drug Resistant Urinary Tract Infection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

1 Total Publications

Factors Affecting the Completion of Genitourinary Physical Examinations Prior to Urologic Consultation.
Factors Affecting the Completion of Genitourinary Physical Examinations Prior to Urologic Consultation.
Journal: Ochsner journal
Published: March 22, 2018
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Bilateral Hydronephrosis
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    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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