Overview
Melissa Mao is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
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 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 714-634-5549. 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, Hyperparathyroidism, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. 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 714-634-5549 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
- 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.