Overview
Melissa Desouza is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Desouza is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
500 Superior Ave, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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 L. Desouza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Desouza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Desouza by calling their office at 949-764-5760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa L. Desouza a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa L. Desouza is classified as an Experienced expert for Achalasia, 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 L. Desouza specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa L. Desouza is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Hernia, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Desouza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa L. Desouza has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa L. Desouza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Desouza accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa L. Desouza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-764-5760 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
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Desouza isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.