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Dr. Melissa Spera is a gastroenterology specialist who earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. She completed her internship, residency, and fellowship training at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, finishing her gastroenterology fellowship in 2018. With 14 years of medical experience, Dr. Spera brings extensive knowledge to digestive health care. She provides care in English for her patients.
Dr. Spera practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where she focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis. Her expertise includes performing sedation procedures and pathology tests. She also has experience with specialized procedures like kidney transplant biopsies, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to gastroenterological care.
Dr. Spera practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where she focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis. Her expertise includes performing sedation procedures and pathology tests. She also has experience with specialized procedures like kidney transplant biopsies, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to gastroenterological care.
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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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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Gretna , LA | Little Rock , AR | Littleton , CO | Tallahassee , FL |
| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing | Med School: Chamberlain University | Med School: Chamberlain University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Spera
Medical Specialties
Melissa Spera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Melissa Spera has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Melissa Spera holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2018.
Residency
Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015.
Internship
Completed their internship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2013.
Medical School
Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 2012.
NPI Number
Melissa Spera's NPI number is 1346508256.
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- Where is Melissa Spera's office located?
- Melissa Spera's office is located at 120 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA, 70056.
- What languages does Melissa Spera speak?
- Melissa Spera speaks English.
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