Expertise in
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Expertise in
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St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center
900 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Bekir Melek is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana.

Dr. Melek is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

Dr. Melek is board certified in Alliance For Physician Certification And Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology, and National Board Of Echocardiography - Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Melek is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Istanbul Health Sciences C, Medical Degree, 1987

Residency

University of Istanbul Medical Education, 1992

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

Alliance For Physician Certification And Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology
National Board Of Echocardiography - Cardiology

Fellowships

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME, Cardiology
Year Completed: 2000

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Riverside Medical Center
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bekir H. Melek

Is Dr. Bekir H. Melek a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bekir H. Melek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bekir H. Melek specialize in?

While Dr. Bekir H. Melek is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Bekir H. Melek participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bekir H. Melek has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Bekir H. Melek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bekir H. Melek accept my insurance?

Dr. Bekir H. Melek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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