Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Melissa Walker is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Walker is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Other Locations
Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD
15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 02114

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 Walker

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Walker by calling their office at 617-726-2066. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa Walker a top-rated expert for MELAS Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Walker is classified as an Distinguished expert for MELAS Syndrome, 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 Walker specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa Walker is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in MELAS Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Hypotonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.

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

Yes. Dr. Melissa Walker has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like MELAS Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Walker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melissa Walker accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa Walker accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-2066 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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