Summary

Dr. Melissa Larusso is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with 19 years of experience treating patients with joint and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care for both complex rheumatic diseases and general internal medicine needs. Dr. Larusso is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, helping her connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Larusso practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut and New York, including Winchester Hospital and Greenwich Hospital, with offices in Greenwich, Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut, and Harrison, New York. She specializes in treating conditions such as joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and hand pain. Her expertise includes performing immunology testing, autoimmune disease evaluations, and general blood work to diagnose and monitor rheumatic conditions. Patients rate Dr. Larusso 4.5 out of 5 stars for her care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • 24 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso has 4 locations

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso

6 Greenwich Office ParkGreenwich, CT 06831
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopaedic And Neurosurgery Specialists

5 High Ridge Park Fl 3Stamford, CT 06905
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ons Harrison

500 Mamaroneck Avenue, South EntranceHarrison, NY 10528
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Greenwich Hospital

5 Perryridge RdGreenwich, CT 06830

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Hindi, Punjabi Speaks Hebrew, Spanish
Greenwich , CTNew York , NYFresh Meadows , NYForest Hills , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Dayanand Medical College India Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Adult-Onset Still's Disease
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Central Nervous System Lupus Vasculitis (CNS Lupus Vasculitis)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Tendinitis
  • Wegener Granulomatosis
  • Weight Gain

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New York and Connecticut.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 2008 and New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Larusso's NPI number is 1528228657.

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Dr. Melissa Larusso is affiliated with Winchester Hospital.

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