Overview

Melania Poonacha is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Febrile Neutropenia, and Gastrostomy.

Graduate Institution

VCU Health And Hospitals, 2005

Residency

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Internal Medicine / Pediatrics, 2014

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Pediatrics

Hospital Affiliations

Dominican Hospital
Chinese Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melania S. Poonacha

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melania S. Poonacha?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melania S. Poonacha by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melania S. Poonacha a top-rated expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melania S. Poonacha is classified as an Experienced expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), 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. Melania S. Poonacha specialize in?

While Dr. Melania S. Poonacha is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Melania S. Poonacha accept my insurance?

Dr. Melania S. Poonacha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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