Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Melissa K. Bear

Hematology | Oncology
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
Indianapolis, IN 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 3 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
4
conditions
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
Indianapolis, IN 

Overview

Melissa Bear is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Bear is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Ewing Sarcoma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in IN

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bear 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.

15 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2 Study of DS-8201a (NSC# 807708) in Children, Adolescents, or Young Adults With Recurrent Osteosarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
A Phase 1/2 Study of DS-8201a (NSC# 807708) in Children, Adolescents, or Young Adults With Recurrent Osteosarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan
Study Phase: Phase 2
Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Anaplastic Wilms Tumors (DAWT) and Relapsed Favorable Histology Wilms Tumors (FHWT)
Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Anaplastic Wilms Tumors (DAWT) and Relapsed Favorable Histology Wilms Tumors (FHWT)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Etoposide, Ifosfamide, Irinotecan, Topotecan, Vincristine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1/2 Study of Tegavivint (NSC#826393) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including Lymphomas and Desmoid Tumors
A Phase 1/2 Study of Tegavivint (NSC#826393) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including Lymphomas and Desmoid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Tegavivint
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1/2 Trial of CBL0137 (NSC# 825802) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors Including CNS Tumors and Lymphoma
A Phase 1/2 Trial of CBL0137 (NSC# 825802) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors Including CNS Tumors and Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drug: FACT Complex-Targeting Curaxin CBL0137
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1 Trial of the CD123 X CD3 DART Molecule Flotetuzumab (NSC#808294) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Phase 1 Trial of the CD123 X CD3 DART Molecule Flotetuzumab (NSC#808294) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cytarabine, Flotetuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized, Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating Ramucirumab in Pediatric Patients and Young Adults With Relapsed, Recurrent, or Refractory Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
A Randomized, Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating Ramucirumab in Pediatric Patients and Young Adults With Relapsed, Recurrent, or Refractory Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ramucirumab, Cyclophosphamide, Vinorelbine
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1/ 2 Study of BAY 1895344 (Elimusertib, NSC#810486) in Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
A Phase 1/ 2 Study of BAY 1895344 (Elimusertib, NSC#810486) in Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Elimusertib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Feasibility Trial of MLN4924 (Pevonedistat, TAK 924) Given in Combination With Azacitidine, Fludarabine, and Cytarabine, in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome
A Feasibility Trial of MLN4924 (Pevonedistat, TAK 924) Given in Combination With Azacitidine, Fludarabine, and Cytarabine, in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Azacitidine, Cytarabine, Fludarabine Phosphate, Methotrexate, Pevonedistat, Hydrocortisone
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1 Study of Selinexor (KPT-330), A Selective XPO1 Inhibitor, in Recurrent and Refractory Pediatric Solid Tumors, Including CNS Tumors
A Phase 1 Study of Selinexor (KPT-330), A Selective XPO1 Inhibitor, in Recurrent and Refractory Pediatric Solid Tumors, Including CNS Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Selinexor
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1 Study of ABI-009 (NAB-RAPAMYCIN) in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including CNS Tumors as a Single Agent and in Combination With Temozolomide and Irinotecan
A Phase 1 Study of ABI-009 (NAB-RAPAMYCIN) in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including CNS Tumors as a Single Agent and in Combination With Temozolomide and Irinotecan
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 1
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4 Total Publications

The anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody naxitamab plus GM-CSF for relapsed or refractory high-risk neuroblastoma: a phase 2 clinical trial.
The anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody naxitamab plus GM-CSF for relapsed or refractory high-risk neuroblastoma: a phase 2 clinical trial.
Journal: Nature communications
Published: January 19, 2024
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While Dr. Melissa K. Bear is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Dr. Melissa K. Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-944-2143 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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