Overview
Melissa Lipford is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lipford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, and Kleine Levin Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Lipford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lipford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lipford by calling their office at 507-284-2511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Lipford a top-rated expert for Restless Legs Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Lipford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Restless Legs Syndrome, 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 Lipford specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Lipford is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Narcolepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa Lipford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Lipford has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Restless Legs Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Lipford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Lipford accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Lipford accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-284-2511 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
- Distinguished
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Lipford isDistinguished. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Lipford isAdvanced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Kleine Levin SyndromeDr. Lipford isAdvanced. Learn about Kleine Levin Syndrome.
- NarcolepsyDr. Lipford isAdvanced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Lipford isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Lipford isAdvanced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Experienced
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- FaintingDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Movement DisordersDr. Lipford isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.