Overview
Melissa Russell is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Precocious Puberty.
Dr. Russell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology - 2027. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
601 Childrens Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Russell 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.
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. Russell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Russell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Russell by calling their office at 757-668-7237. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa L. Russell a top-rated expert for Neonatal Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa L. Russell is classified as an Experienced expert for Neonatal Hypothyroidism, 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. Russell specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa L. Russell is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Russell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa L. Russell has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neonatal Hypothyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa L. Russell'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. Russell accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa L. Russell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-668-7237 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
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- HypothyroidismDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- IntersexDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Neonatal HypothyroidismDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Hypothyroidism.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).