Dr. Melissa L. Kirkwood
Overview
Melissa Kirkwood is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Takayasu Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
2001 Inwood Rd, 5th Fl, Dallas, TX 75390
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.
UT Southwestern - Vascular Surgery
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UT Southwestern - Vascular Surgery
Gerardo Gonzalez-Guardiola, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in vascular surgery, with a focus on complex aortic surgery, aortic graft infection, cerebrovascular revascularization, and limb salvage.Dr. Gonzalez-Guardiola earned his medical degree at the Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Puerto Rico. He completed a residency in general surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and received advanced training in vascular and endovascular surgery through a fellowship at UT Southwestern.He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.Dr. Gonzalez-Guardiola is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery. In addition, he serves on the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Initiative for Decreasing Pneumonia and Ventilator Over 48 Hours Task Force.He has published several academic articles and delivered numerous lectures and presentations.In 2020 and 2021, he received UT Southwestern’s Pharos Excellence in Surgical and Mentorship Award. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Takayasu Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
UT Southwestern - Vascular Surgery
Carlos Timaran is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Timaran is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Takayasu Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kirkwood isElite. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Gangrene.
- Advanced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AngioplastyDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- CellulitisDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.