Overview
Dr. Melissa L. Mao is a board-certified UCI Health endocrine surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery and disorders of the adrenal glands.Her clinical interests include thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal gland tumors, thyroid nodules and goiters, Graves' disease, Cushing's disease, Conn's syndrome and pheochromocytoma, which is a rare type of adrenal gland tumor.Mao earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. She completed a residency in general surgery at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa., followed by a fellowship in endocrine surgery with the University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine program at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla.She has contributed to numerous research papers in published journals and has made presentations at many national conferences.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa L. Mao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Mao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Mao by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa L. Mao a top-rated expert for Follicular Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa L. Mao is classified as an Experienced expert for Follicular Thyroid Cancer, 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. Mao specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa L. Mao is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Mao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa L. Mao has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Follicular Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa L. Mao'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. Mao accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa L. Mao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Mao isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.