Overview
Dr. Melissa Murphy is a colon and rectal surgeon with Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the Executive Chief of Surgery of Care New England in Rhode Island as well as the Chief of Surgery at Kent Hospital. She is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and a master of public health degree from Boston University. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.Dr. Murphy practices colorectal surgery both in Boston and in Rhode Island. Her clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), diverticulitis, anorectal disease, and rectal prolapse with a focus on minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery and trans anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). She had been named a Top Doctor by Rhode Island Monthly every year since 2013-2021.
Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Murphy 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 M. Murphy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa M. Murphy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa M. Murphy by calling their office at 401-737-7010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa M. Murphy a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa M. Murphy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hemorrhoids, 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 M. Murphy specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa M. Murphy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Anal Fissure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa M. Murphy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa M. Murphy has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhoids. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa M. Murphy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa M. Murphy accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa M. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-737-7010 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
- Anal FissureDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.