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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD
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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 63
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. McKnight graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 39 years experience. Dr. McKnight currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. McKnight received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. McKnight's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McKnight is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypokalemia
Acute Coronary Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Bronchitis
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Flutter
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Confusion
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
End-Stage Renal Disease
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Gonorrhea Infections
Hammer Toe
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Systemic Vasculitis
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abdominal Paracentesis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • WellCare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    3600 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 387-7070
  2. 2 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 755-4396
  3. 3 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 752-2470
  4. 4 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-5864
  5. 5 Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama
    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-5864
  6. 6 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (235) 763-4764

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Jul 08, 2019
Let me say this, if wasn't for Dr. McKnight & Dr. Robichaux, I wouldn't even bother continuing my medical care at Midcity Medicine Clinic. Those two are phenomenal physicians.
JRoc85 — Jul 08, 2019
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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
    1986
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKnight's profile.

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, Zachary, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA