Overview
Melissa Kanack is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Kanack is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Micrognathia, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kanack is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- STATE MEDICAID
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Locations
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kanack 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 Kanack
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Kanack?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Kanack by calling their office at 858-249-6753. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Kanack a top-rated expert for Cleft Lip and Palate?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Kanack is classified as an Advanced expert for Cleft Lip and Palate, 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 Kanack specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Kanack is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cleft Lip and Palate, Micrognathia, and Autosomal Cleft Palate. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa Kanack participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Kanack has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cleft Lip and Palate. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Kanack's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Kanack accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Kanack accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-249-6753 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
- Autosomal Cleft PalateDr. Kanack isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Cleft Palate.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Kanack isAdvanced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- MicrognathiaDr. Kanack isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- Experienced
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Bone GraftDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CraniectomyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Femoral Facial SyndromeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Facial Syndrome.
- Goldenhar DiseaseDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Goldenhar Disease.
- KeloidsDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Lambdoid SynostosisDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Lambdoid Synostosis.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- MicrotiaDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Microtia.
- MyringotomyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome 1Dr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Orofaciodigital Syndrome 1.
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome 4Dr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Orofaciodigital Syndrome 4.
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2Dr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2.
- OsteotomyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Pfeiffer SyndromeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Pfeiffer Syndrome.
- Pierre Robin SequenceDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Pierre Robin Sequence.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Saethre-Chotzen SyndromeDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome.
- SyndactylyDr. Kanack isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly.