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Melinda Garcia is a Rheumatologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
440 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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. Melinda Garcia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda Garcia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda Garcia by calling their office at 423-874-8239. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melinda Garcia a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda Garcia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Fibromyalgia, 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. Melinda Garcia specialize in?
While Dr. Melinda Garcia is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Melinda Garcia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Garcia has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Melinda Garcia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melinda Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Melinda Garcia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-874-8239 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
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- FibromyalgiaDr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- GoutDr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Gout.
- PsoriasisDr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Garcia isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- ArthritisDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Chondrocalcinosis 2Dr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Chondrocalcinosis 2.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.