Overview
David Melon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina.
Dr. Melon is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
304 10th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
50 13th Ave NE Ste 1, Hickory, NC 28601
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. David Melon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Melon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Melon by calling their office at 828-322-2183. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Melon a top-rated expert for Empyema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Melon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Empyema, 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. David Melon specialize in?
While Dr. David Melon is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Melon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Melon has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Empyema. You can view a list of Dr. David Melon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Melon accept my insurance?
Dr. David Melon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-322-2183 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- DFNB1Dr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- SinusitisDr. Melon isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Melon isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Melon isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Melon isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Melon isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Melon isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Melon isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Melon isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aphthous StomatitisDr. Melon isExperienced. Learn about Aphthous Stomatitis.