Melvin L. Seard
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Melvin L. Seard

Urology
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
14
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Melvin L. Seard II is a board-certified UCI Health urologist whose focus is on patient care and advocacy, particularly for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.Seard earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif., followed by an internship in general surgery at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He completed residencies in urology at White Memorial Medical Center and the Keck School of Medicine at USC, both in Los Angeles.Before joining UCI Health, Seard practiced at the Talbert Medical Group in Fountain Valley, where he held several leadership positions, including chief of staff, chair of Urology and chair of Surgery. After 18 years of practice in Southern California, he relocated to Nashville, Tenn., where he practiced with Urology Associates of Nashville Inc., the largest urology group in Tennessee. He has been the recipient of several awards including Physician of the Year and, most recently, the Frist Humanitarian Physician Award.Seard has assisted in training residents and physicians on various urologic treatments and procedures, helped to standardize patient care protocols and improve overall clinical structure and quality. He also is passionate about patient education, with a focus on community outreach and patient health advocacy for urologic conditions, particularly prostate cancer.

Dr. Seard is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Boils, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Seard is board certified in American Board Of Urology and American Board Of Urology - Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Urology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Urology
American Board Of Urology - Urology

Fellowships

White Memorial Medical Center - Graduate Med. Ed. - Surgery Intership
White Memorial Medical Center - Urology Residency
LAC - USC Medical Center - Urology Residency

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

UCI Health Center for Urological Care
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

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.

1 Total Publications

Aquablation outcomes for the U.S. cohort of men with LUTS due to BPH in large prostates (80-150 cc).
Aquablation outcomes for the U.S. cohort of men with LUTS due to BPH in large prostates (80-150 cc).
Journal: International journal of impotence research
Published: May 11, 2018
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UCI Health Center For Urological Care

101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
714-456-7005
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
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Offers Telehealth

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323-865-3700
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Orange, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
714-456-6379
Languages Spoken:
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin L. Seard is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Stones, 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. Melvin L. Seard specialize in?

While Dr. Melvin L. Seard is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Stones, Boils, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

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Yes. Dr. Melvin L. Seard has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Stones. You can view a list of Dr. Melvin L. Seard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Melvin L. Seard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7005 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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