Summary

Melissa Varnado specializes in surgery with a focus on breast health and cancer care. They work closely with patients facing breast cancer diagnoses, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and ductal carcinoma in situ. Melissa speaks English and brings specialized knowledge in surgical approaches to breast disease treatment.

Melissa practices at North Oaks Medical Center and provides care through the St. Tammany Health System Breast Disease & High-Risk Clinic in Covington, Louisiana. They offer comprehensive breast cancer screening services and performs mammograms to help detect breast health issues early. Melissa also provides scintimammography, an advanced imaging technique that helps evaluate breast tissue. Their practice focuses on caring for patients with various forms of breast cancer, ensuring they receive thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment planning.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

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SurgeryDermatologySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
16 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Covington , LASlidell , LASlidell , LASlidell , LA
Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Varnado

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Varnado has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa Varnado has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Registered Nurse
  • Family Medicine
  • General Surgeon
  • Nurse Practitioner

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Louisiana, 2027, Active

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