Dr. Melissa Spera
Overview
Melissa Spera is a Gastroenterologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spera is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
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 Spera
Is Dr. Melissa Spera a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Spera is classified as an Experienced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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 Spera specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Spera is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Melissa Spera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Spera has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Spera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Spera accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Spera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
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