Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
11700 W 2nd Pl, Mob 2 Ste 210, 
Lakewood, CO 

Overview

Melody Paulishak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado.

Dr. Paulishak is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Paulishak is board certified in General Surgery-American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery (AOA). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Paulishak is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Garden City Hospital

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CO

Board Certifications

General Surgery-American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery (AOA)

Fellowships

Washington Hospital Center

Hospital Affiliations

Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

CommonSpirit Associated Surgeons St. Anthony
11700 W 2nd Pl, Mob 2 Ste 210, Lakewood, CO 80228

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. Melody A. Paulishak

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Is Dr. Melody A. Paulishak a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melody A. Paulishak is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer, 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. Melody A. Paulishak specialize in?

While Dr. Melody A. Paulishak is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Melody A. Paulishak participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melody A. Paulishak has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melody A. Paulishak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melody A. Paulishak accept my insurance?

Dr. Melody A. Paulishak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-321-8080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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