Overview
Melissa Bear is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bear is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Ewing Sarcoma, and Osteosarcoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bear 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Bear
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bear?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bear by calling their office at 317-944-2143. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Bear a top-rated expert for Neuroblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Bear is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neuroblastoma, 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 Bear specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Bear is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Ewing Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Melissa Bear participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Bear has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Bear's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-944-2143 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
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- NeuroblastomaDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- Advanced
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- GliomaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.