Overview
Melissa Mortensen is a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Mortensen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
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
50 New Scotland Ave Fl 4, Albany, NY 12208
37 Research Way, East Setauket, NY 11733
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 Mortensen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Mortensen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Mortensen by calling their office at 518-262-5575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Mortensen a top-rated expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Mortensen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia, 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 Mortensen specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Mortensen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa Mortensen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Mortensen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spasmodic Dysphonia. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Mortensen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Mortensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Mortensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-262-5575 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
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LaryngitisDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngitis.
- Recurrent Respiratory PapillomatosisDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Throat CancerDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Advanced
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- LaryngoceleDr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngocele.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- PerichondritisDr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Subglottic StenosisDr. Mortensen isAdvanced. Learn about Subglottic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Dry MouthDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EmpyemaDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.