Dr. Melissa A. Spera

Gastroenterology
120 Ochsner Blvd, 
Gretna, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
120 Ochsner Blvd, 
Gretna, LA 

Overview

Melissa Spera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Spera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Spera is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Health Services
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - West Bank
120 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

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.

2 Total Publications

Clinical Case Of the Month: A 35 Year Old Woman with Abdominal Pain.
Clinical Case Of the Month: A 35 Year Old Woman with Abdominal Pain.
Journal: The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
Published: July 09, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Spera

Is Dr. Melissa A. Spera a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Spera is classified as an Experienced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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 A. Spera specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa A. Spera is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Melissa A. Spera participate in research or clinical trials?

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

Does Dr. Melissa A. Spera accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa A. Spera 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.

Areas of Expertise

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