Overview
Melissa Forouhar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Forouhar is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 60 clinical trials.
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Locations
9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431
9040 Reid St # A, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Forouhar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
55 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Forouhar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Forouhar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Forouhar by calling their office at 253-968-1110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Forouhar a top-rated expert for Histiocytosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Forouhar is classified as an Advanced expert for Histiocytosis, 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. Melissa Forouhar specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Forouhar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Melissa Forouhar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Forouhar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Histiocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Forouhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Forouhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Forouhar accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-968-1110 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
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Forouhar isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Forouhar isAdvanced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Forouhar isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Forouhar isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- HistiocytosisDr. Forouhar isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- GliomaDr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Forouhar isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.