Overview
Melissa Jefferson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Febrile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Jefferson is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INDEMNITY
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Locations
20300 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Jefferson 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 R. Jefferson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson by calling their office at 816-203-3753. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 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 R. Jefferson specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Febrile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). You can view a list of Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa R. Jefferson accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-203-3753 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
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Jefferson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Jefferson isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.