Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Melissa Lapinska

General Surgery
Office
1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
Knoxville, TN 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
Office
1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
Knoxville, TN 

Overview

Melissa Lapinska is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dr. Lapinska is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TN

Hospital Affiliations

University Health System, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Office
1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, Knoxville, TN 37920

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Lapinska

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lapinska?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lapinska by calling their office at 865-305-9620. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa Lapinska a top-rated expert for Hernia?

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

While Dr. Melissa Lapinska is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Melissa Lapinska accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa Lapinska accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-305-9620 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.

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