Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
ThedaCare Cancer CareWaupaca
800 Riverside Drive, 
Waupaca, WI 

Overview

I take great pride in putting you first to ensure you get the best care possible. With the same teambased approach I enjoyed as a college athlete, our ThedaCare Cancer team works collaboratively to develop your care plan and provide you with helpful resources throughout your treatment. Cancer is very prominent in my family, so I’ve always wanted to be the kind of caregiver that not only you as the patient can count on, but also the kind your family can feel comfortable with.

Dr. Smits is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Dr. Smits is board certified in Family Medicine, American Nurses Credentialing Center (2018). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Smits is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in WY

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, American Nurses Credentialing Center (2018)

Hospital Affiliations

Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah
Thedacare Medical Center - New London
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
  • EPO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
  • HMO
Quartz
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
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

ThedaCare Cancer CareWaupaca
800 Riverside Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981
Other Locations
ThedaCare Cancer CareShawano
100 County Road B, Shawano, WI 54166

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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Is Melissa M. Smits, NP a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Melissa M. Smits, NP is classified as an Advanced expert for Thrombocytopenia, 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 Melissa M. Smits, NP specialize in?

While Melissa M. Smits, NP is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Febrile Neutropenia, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Melissa M. Smits, NP participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Melissa M. Smits, NP has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Melissa M. Smits, NP's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Melissa M. Smits, NP accept my insurance?

Melissa M. Smits, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 920-364-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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