Overview

Melissa Bakar is a Geriatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia.

Dr. Bakar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Geriatric Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Geriatrics
Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Geriatric Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2018
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2019

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

Community Hospice - Albany County
445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205

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. Bakar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa M. Bakar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa M. Bakar by calling their office at 518-724-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa M. Bakar a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa M. Bakar is classified as an Experienced expert for Pneumonia, 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. Bakar specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa M. Bakar is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

Does Dr. Melissa M. Bakar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melissa M. Bakar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa M. Bakar'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. Bakar accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa M. Bakar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-724-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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