Kentucky Children's Hospital
800 Rose St, 
Lexington, KY 

Overview

Melissa Newcomb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Gastrostomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in KY

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Kentucky Children's Hospital
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
Other Locations
Obstetrics & Gynecology-Good Samaritan Medical Office Building
125 E Maxwell St Ste 302, Lexington, KY 40508

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 Newcomb

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Newcomb?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Newcomb by calling their office at 859-323-6346. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa Newcomb a top-rated expert for Hernia?

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

While Dr. Melissa Newcomb is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Melissa Newcomb participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melissa Newcomb has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Newcomb's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melissa Newcomb accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa Newcomb accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-6346 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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