Overview
Melissa Lapinska is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Lapinska is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, Knoxville, TN 37920
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 Lapinska
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lapinska?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lapinska by calling their office at 865-305-9620. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Lapinska a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Lapinska is classified as an Distinguished 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 Lapinska specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Lapinska is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa Lapinska participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Lapinska has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Lapinska's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Lapinska accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Lapinska accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-305-9620 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
- HerniaDr. Lapinska isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lapinska isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast InfectionDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CholecystitisDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Lapinska isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.