Overview
Dr Melissa is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Melissa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
1551 West Bay Dr Ste 200, Largo, FL 33770
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.
Transplant Center - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Ty Dunn is surgical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant programs and a professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her surgical focus is on kidney, pancreas and islet transplantation, and living kidney donation. She has been actively involved in clinical outcomes research and translational research throughout her career, with areas of interest including immunosuppression, antibody mediated rejection, retransplantation, paired exchange and organ allocation policy. She serves as an associate editor for Clinical Transplantation and is a regular ad hoc reviewer for the American Journal of Transplantation, Transplantation, and Pancreatology. Dr. Dunn has served on multiple regional and national committees concerning kidney, pancreas and islet transplantation and she has an international reputation in islet cell auto-transplantation for patients with chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Dunn is currently serving as an At-Large Councilor of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and as Vice Chair of the OPTN Pancreas Committee. Dr. Dunn is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreas Transplant, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dunn is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.
Aurora Abdominal Transplant
Rehana Begum is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Begum is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Begum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.
Transplant Center - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Kia Saeian specializes in diseases of the liver with a particular focus on viral hepatitis, end-stage liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation. He has published widely on minimal hepatic encephalopathy and various aspects of viral hepatitis. Since joining the faculty in 1999, he has also served as director of training for numerous gastroenterologists. Dr. Saeian has been recognized by his peers as one of America’s Best Doctors and Milwaukee Magazine’s Top Doctor. Dr. Saeian is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Saeian is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Saeian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Melissa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Melissa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Melissa by calling their office at 414-955-6920. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Melissa a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Melissa is classified as an Advanced expert for Liver Failure, 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. Dr Melissa specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Melissa is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Dr Melissa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Melissa has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Melissa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Melissa accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Melissa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-955-6920 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
- Advanced
- Liver FailureDr. Melissa isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- CirrhosisDr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Melissa isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.


