Summary

Physician Assistant Melinda Okosun specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing two decades of expertise to cancer care. She completed her physician assistant training at George Washington University Physician Assistant Program, building a strong foundation for her specialized practice. Her extensive experience spans 20 years in the field, during which she has developed comprehensive skills in cancer treatment and surgical oncology procedures. Melinda is fluent in English.

Melinda practices at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, Arizona, and maintains affiliations with Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital. She focuses on treating various forms of breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. Her procedural expertise includes scintimammography, which uses specialized imaging to detect breast abnormalities, along with physical therapy and manual therapy techniques that support patient recovery and comfort throughout treatment.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • George Washington University Physician Assistant Program
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

University of Arizona Cancer Center

3838 North Campbell Avenue Building 1Tucson, AZ 85719

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melinda Marie Okosun

  • APWU
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CareMore - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Healthlink
  • HealthSmart
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Melinda Marie Okosun has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melinda Marie Okosun has the following area of expertise

  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from George Washington University Physician Assistant Program in 2006.

NPI Number

Melinda Marie Okosun's NPI number is 1457429003.

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Melinda Marie Okosun's office is located at 3838 North Campbell Avenue Building 1, Tucson, AZ, 85719.
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Melinda Marie Okosun is affiliated with Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital.

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