Overview
Melvin Lightford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Dr. Lightford is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Dr. Lightford is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3024 Business Park Cir, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
131 French Landing Dr, Nashville, TN 37228
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant
Italo Biaggioni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Biaggioni is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Familial Dysautonomia, Low Blood Pressure, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. Biaggioni is currently accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks
Macrae Linton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Linton is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Xanthoma, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Linton is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Ian Crozier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crozier is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ebola Virus Disease, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cataract Removal, and Cardiac Ablation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin W. Lightford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin W. Lightford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin W. Lightford by calling their office at 615-254-9981. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin W. Lightford a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin W. Lightford is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Pain, 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 W. Lightford specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin W. Lightford is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Melvin W. Lightford accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin W. Lightford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-254-9981 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic PainDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Lightford isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AsthmaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Baker CystDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BronchitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- CellulitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- CirrhosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Common ColdDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Common Cold.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- EmpyemaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- EpilepsyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- EthmoiditisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous CandidiasisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- FluDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- Food PoisoningDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Food Poisoning.
- Foot DropDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GonorrheaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Gonorrhea.
- GoutDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Grass AllergyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Heart FailureDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HeartburnDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Hepatitis CDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- HiccupsDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- High CholesterolDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperhidrosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hyperhidrosis.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- HypothyroidismDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Infant HyperglycemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hyperglycemia.
- InsomniaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- IntertrigoDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Male Genital SoresDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Male Genital Sores.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with GynecomastiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Memory LossDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MenopauseDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- MigraineDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- ObesityDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Oral HerpesDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Oral Herpes.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SciaticaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- ShinglesDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- SinusitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- SyphilisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Syphilis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Testicular FailureDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid StormDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Tinea VersicolorDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Tinea Versicolor.
- TracheitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Vaginal CystsDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Cysts.
- Vaginal DrynessDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Dryness.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- VertigoDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- VulvovaginitisDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Vulvovaginitis.
- XanthomaDr. Lightford isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.