Summary

Dr. Thomas Melancon is an internal medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience serving patients in Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Melancon is fluent in both English and Vietnamese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Melancon practices at multiple locations including West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital New Orleans, and Ochsner Medical Center West Bank in Gretna. He specializes in managing common chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. His practice also includes remote patient monitoring services and diagnostic testing for conditions like COVID-19 and influenza. Patients have given Dr. Melancon an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Vietnamese
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • 12 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Peter Melancon has 3 locations

West Jefferson Medical Center

1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N205Marrero, LA 70072

Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital New Orleans

1101 Medical Center Blvd Fl 4Marrero, LA 70072

Ochsner Medical Center West Bank

2500 Belle Chasse HwyGretna, LA 70053

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
41 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Marrero , LAShreveport , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Peter Melancon

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Peter Melancon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Peter Melancon has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Thomas Peter Melancon holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Melancon's NPI number is 1811989197.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Melancon affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Melancon is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Thomas Melancon's office located?
Dr. Thomas Melancon's office is located at 1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N205, Marrero, LA, 70072.

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