Overview
Melissa Root is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Dr. Root is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Foot Drop, Spinal Tumor, and Subependymoma.
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6154 Belmont Ave, Dallas, TX 75214
200 W 26th St, Apt 14d, New York, NY 10001
336 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
9158 W Dreyfus Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa R. Root
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Root?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Root by calling their office at 615-346-8182. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa R. Root a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa R. Root is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Myelopathy, 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 R. Root specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa R. Root is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Foot Drop, and Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa R. Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa R. Root accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Horizon Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-346-8182 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.
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- Advanced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Foot DropDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Spinal TumorDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- SubependymomaDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Experienced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Chronic PainDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
