Overview
Mellissa Ward is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease and Fractured Spine.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901
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. Mellissa R. Ward
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mellissa R. Ward?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mellissa R. Ward by calling their office at 706-571-1454. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mellissa R. Ward a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mellissa R. Ward is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Mellissa R. Ward specialize in?
While Dr. Mellissa R. Ward is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Mellissa R. Ward participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mellissa R. Ward has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Mellissa R. Ward's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mellissa R. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Mellissa R. Ward accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-571-1454 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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- Experienced
- Fractured SpineDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.