Overview
Melissa Elder is a Pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Elder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pignata Guarino Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pompe Disease, and Piebaldism.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1600 SW Archer Rd Fl Fourth, Gainesville, FL 32610
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Elder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Elder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Elder by calling their office at 352-265-8250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Elder a top-rated expert for Pignata Guarino Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Elder is classified as an Advanced expert for Pignata Guarino Syndrome, 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 Elder specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Elder is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Pignata Guarino Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Pompe Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Melissa Elder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Elder has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pignata Guarino Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Elder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Elder accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Elder accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-265-8250 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
- Pignata Guarino SyndromeDr. Elder isAdvanced. Learn about Pignata Guarino Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Elder isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).