Overview
Spencer Melby is a Thoracic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Melby is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Melby is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1160 E 3900 S Ste 3500, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Spencer Melby
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Spencer Melby?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Spencer Melby by calling their office at 801-743-4765. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Spencer Melby a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Spencer Melby is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Spencer Melby specialize in?
While Dr. Spencer Melby is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Spencer Melby participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Spencer Melby has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Spencer Melby's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Spencer Melby accept my insurance?
Dr. Spencer Melby accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-743-4765 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
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Melby isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Melby isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Melby isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Melby isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Melby isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Melby isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.

