Summary

Dr. Melugin has been a fellowship-trained, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon for CoxHealth since 2022. He specializes in minimally-invasive and complex surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow. He grew up in Springfield and was an All-American soccer player at Missouri State University. He graduated number one in his class from the University of Kansas Medical School and went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic. He was awarded the Clinical Competency Award by the Mayo Clinic upon graduation. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. He has cared for multiple professional and Olympic athletes. Dr. Melugin has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has presented numerous times nationally and internationally. He is a current team physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard team and Drury University. Outside of work he enjoys many outdoor activities and spending time with his family.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 10 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • The Steadman Clinic
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CoxHealth - Orthopedic Surgery

3555 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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

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10 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Springfield , MOSpringfield , MOSpringfield , MOSpringfield , MO
Med School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Medical Education)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heath Melugin

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthSmart - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MO HealthNet - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heath Melugin has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

The Steadman Clinic2022

Residency

Mayo Clinic2021

Medical School

University of Kansas School of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 2016

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Dr. Heath Melugin's office is located at 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, MO, 65807.
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