Expertise in
2
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Dr. Melanie A. Sheen

Oncology
Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Melanie Sheen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Sheen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

Dr. Sheen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Sheen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology

Fellowships

University of South Florida - College of Medicine, Hematology/ Oncology
Year Completed: 2016

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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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
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza
2820 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized-Controlled Study of Abemaciclib, a CDK4 and 6 Inhibitor, in Combination With Fulvestrant Compared to Chemotherapy in Women With HR Positive, HER2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer With Visceral Metastases
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized-Controlled Study of Abemaciclib, a CDK4 and 6 Inhibitor, in Combination With Fulvestrant Compared to Chemotherapy in Women With HR Positive, HER2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer With Visceral Metastases
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

3 Total Publications

Circulating Tumor DNA Testing in Solid Tumors and Lymphoma: ASCO Guideline.
Circulating Tumor DNA Testing in Solid Tumors and Lymphoma: ASCO Guideline.
Journal: JCO oncology practice
Published: June 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie A. Sheen

Is Dr. Melanie A. Sheen a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie A. Sheen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Melanie A. Sheen specialize in?

While Dr. Melanie A. Sheen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Melanie A. Sheen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melanie A. Sheen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie A. Sheen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melanie A. Sheen accept my insurance?

Dr. Melanie A. Sheen 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.

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