Summary

Dr. Melissa Desouza is a surgeon who focuses on helping patients with digestive and upper gastrointestinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics. With 12 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Desouza has developed expertise in treating complex digestive disorders. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Desouza practices at The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery - East in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in caring for patients with hiatal hernias, GERD, and acid reflux conditions. Her procedural expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy procedures and upper gastrointestinal series evaluations. She also provides sedation services to ensure patient comfort during diagnostic and treatment procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ohsu Hospitals And Clinics
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Louise Desouza

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareOregon
  • CareOregon - HMO
  • CareOregon - Medicaid
  • CareOregon - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • First Choice Health
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Moda Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicaid
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans - HMO
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Melissa Louise Desouza has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Melissa Louise Desouza has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Melissa Louise Desouza holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of California and Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ohsu Hospitals And Clinics.

Medical School

Graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Melissa Louise Desouza's NPI number is 1902224694.

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Where is Melissa Desouza's office located?
Melissa Desouza's office is located at 1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 520, Portland, OR, 97210.

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