Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Sports Medicine And Spine Center At Eastside Specialty Center
3100 Northup Way, 
Bellevue, WA 

Overview

Melinda Loveless is a Sports Medicine provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Loveless is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis. Dr. Loveless is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in WA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Harborview Medical Center

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
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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
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

Sports Medicine and Spine Center at Eastside Specialty Center
3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
Other Locations
Spine Center at Harborview Medical Center
908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104

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 Loveless

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda Loveless?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda Loveless by calling their office at 206-829-4211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melinda Loveless a top-rated expert for Sciatica?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda Loveless is classified as an Advanced expert for Sciatica, 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 Loveless specialize in?

While Dr. Melinda Loveless is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Melinda Loveless participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melinda Loveless has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sciatica. You can view a list of Dr. Melinda Loveless's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melinda Loveless accept my insurance?

Dr. Melinda Loveless accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-829-4211 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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