Overview
Melissa Hilmes is a Pediatric Radiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Splenomegaly, Pleural Effusion, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2200 Childrens Way Ste 1003, Nashville, TN 37232
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Hilmes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Hilmes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Hilmes by calling their office at 615-343-1842. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Hilmes a top-rated expert for Infantile Pneumothorax?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Hilmes is classified as an Experienced expert for Infantile Pneumothorax, 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 Hilmes specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Hilmes is a Pediatric Radiology, they have specific expertise in Infantile Pneumothorax, Splenomegaly, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Radiology.
Does Dr. Melissa Hilmes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Hilmes has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infantile Pneumothorax. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Hilmes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Hilmes accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Hilmes accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-343-1842 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
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Hilmes isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- PancreatectomyDr. Hilmes isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Hilmes isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- SplenectomyDr. Hilmes isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- SplenomegalyDr. Hilmes isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.