Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Melissa L. Torrey

Oncology
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
4
conditions
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Melissa Torrey is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Torrey is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Redlands Community Hospital

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Fulvestrant, Alpelisib
Study Phase: Phase 3

2 Total Publications

Cytometric comparisons between circulating tumor cells from prostate cancer patients and the prostate-tumor-derived LNCaP cell line.
Cytometric comparisons between circulating tumor cells from prostate cancer patients and the prostate-tumor-derived LNCaP cell line.
Journal: Physical biology
Published: February 07, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa L. Torrey

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Is Dr. Melissa L. Torrey a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa L. Torrey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Torrey specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa L. Torrey is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Melissa L. Torrey participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melissa L. Torrey has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa L. Torrey'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. Torrey accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa L. Torrey accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-554-9489 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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