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Dr. Melissa Spera is a gastroenterologist who completed her medical education at LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. She finished her internal medicine residency there in 2015, followed by her fellowship in gastroenterology in 2018. With 14 years of medical experience, Dr. Spera brings comprehensive training to her gastroenterology practice. She communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Spera practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where she focuses on digestive health conditions. Her expertise includes treating colon polyps, hiatal hernias, and esophagitis. She performs sedation procedures for patient comfort during examinations and conducts specialized procedures like kidney transplant biopsies and pathology testing to help diagnose digestive system disorders.
Dr. Spera practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where she focuses on digestive health conditions. Her expertise includes treating colon polyps, hiatal hernias, and esophagitis. She performs sedation procedures for patient comfort during examinations and conducts specialized procedures like kidney transplant biopsies and pathology testing to help diagnose digestive system disorders.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| 14 Years of Experience | |||
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| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans | Med School: Chamberlain University | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing | Med School: Georgia State University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Spera
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Spera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa Spera has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2018
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2015
Internship
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2013
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansGraduated in 2012
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