Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
Overview
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD works in Gulfport, MS as
Insurance Accepted
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Superior Health Plan
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Gulf Coast Spinal & Neurosurgical Specialists1340 Broad Ave Ste 440, Gulfport, MS 39501Monday08:00 - 16:30Tuesday08:00 - 16:30Wednesday08:00 - 16:30Thursday08:00 - 16:30Friday08:00 - 16:30SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Memorial Hospital At Gulfport4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Tulane University Medical Group131 S Robertson St Ste 1300, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Tulane University Hospital and Clinic1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
Patient Satisfaction
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I am 65 years old not one to leave many reviews but my experience with Dr Melgar was so outstanding I wanted to share my story for anyone that may find themself in a similar situation.About a year ago I began to have extreme lower back pain and weakness in my legs and went to my MD who diagnosed me with arthritis. After physical therapy and cortisone shots failed, I was referred to Dr Melgar.Dr. Melgar who after taking and reviewing MRIs said major issue was severe spinal stenosis between my L3 and L4 vertebrae, which is a pinching of the spinal cord and only surgery would be able to correct. The surgery he recommended was called a laminectomy which is placement of what is called a cage around pinched area of the spiral cord, he said outcomes for total recovery this procedure was 75% plus.I was very anxious about the surgery as I have never had any but was in such pain I really didn't have much choice as my next stop was going to be a wheelchair, so I rolled the dice and had surg
About Me
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Education
- NATIONAL HIGHER UNIVERSITY OF SAN MARCOS / ACADEMY OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Residency
- Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Melgar accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Melgar accepts here.
Dr. Melgar's office is located at 1340 Broad Ave Ste 440 Gulfport, MS 39501.
Dr. Melgar has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 36 times.
Dr. Melgar is board certified in
Hospital Affiliations
- Merit Health Biloxi
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