Overview
Melissa Scala is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Scala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Omphalocele, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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 Scala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Scala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Scala by calling their office at 650-497-8800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Scala a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Scala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Premature Infant, 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 Scala specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Scala is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Omphalocele, and Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Melissa Scala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Scala has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Scala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Scala accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Scala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8800 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
- Premature InfantDr. Scala isDistinguished. Learn about Premature Infant.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Scala isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Scala isExperienced. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Scala isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- Infantile ApneaDr. Scala isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Apnea.
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn
- JaundiceDr. Scala isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.