Overview
Melissa Itsara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Hives, Angioedema, and Vibratory Urticaria.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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Locations
901 Nevin Ave Bldg 2, Richmond, CA 94801
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 Itsara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Itsara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Itsara by calling their office at 510-910-5120. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Itsara a top-rated expert for Nonallergic Rhinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Itsara is classified as an Experienced expert for Nonallergic Rhinopathy, 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 Itsara specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Itsara is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Hives, and Angioedema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Melissa Itsara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Itsara has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonallergic Rhinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Itsara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Itsara accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Itsara accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Contra Costa Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-910-5120 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.
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- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AngioedemaDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Angioedema.
- AsthmaDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Cold UrticariaDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Cold Urticaria.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- EmpyemaDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EpiscleritisDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Grass AllergyDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- HivesDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Hives.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- SinusitisDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Vibratory UrticariaDr. Itsara isExperienced. Learn about Vibratory Urticaria.
