Expertise in
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Dr. Melanie E. Townsend

Otolaryngology
AdventHealth Medical Group Otolaryngology And Head & Neck Surgery At Celebration
410 Celebration Pl Ste 305, 
Celebration, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
1
conditions
AdventHealth Medical Group Otolaryngology And Head & Neck Surgery At Celebration
410 Celebration Pl Ste 305, 
Celebration, FL 

Overview

Melanie Townsend is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Celebration, Florida.

Dr. Townsend is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Townsend is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Adventhealth Orlando
University Of Louisville Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

AdventHealth Medical Group Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Celebration
410 Celebration Pl Ste 305, Celebration, FL 34747
Other Locations
Uofl Physicians-Ear, Nose & Throat
401 E Chestnut St Unit 170, Louisville, KY 40202

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

Perioperative Gabapentin Use In Head And Neck Mucosal Surgery Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Perioperative Gabapentin Use In Head And Neck Mucosal Surgery Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 08, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

10 Total Publications

Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma in the Era of Immunotherapy: A National Cancer Database Review.
Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma in the Era of Immunotherapy: A National Cancer Database Review.
Journal: Head & neck
Published: May 20, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie E. Townsend

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie E. Townsend?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie E. Townsend by calling their office at 407-303-4120. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melanie E. Townsend a top-rated expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie E. Townsend is classified as an Advanced expert for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 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 E. Townsend specialize in?

While Dr. Melanie E. Townsend is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Melanie E. Townsend participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melanie E. Townsend has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie E. Townsend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melanie E. Townsend accept my insurance?

Dr. Melanie E. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-303-4120 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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