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Dr. Melissa Spera, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Melissa Spera, MD
3.9 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Spera, MD is an Internist in Terrytown, LA.
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Dr. Melissa Spera, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 41
Terrytown, LA
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Spera, MD is an Internist in Terrytown, LA.

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Dr. Spera graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Spera, MD is an Internist in Terrytown, LA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Spera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Spera has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Dysphagia and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Spera received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Spera's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Spera is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Hepatitis A
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Lipid Disorders
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Perimenopause
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste 340, Terrytown, LA 70056
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  2. 2 Office
    120 Ochsner Blvd Ste 230, Gretna, LA 70056
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  3. 3 Office
    1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
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  4. 4 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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  5. 5 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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3.9
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Dec 05, 2022
Very short wait time. Dr. Spera also listened to all my concerns.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2012
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Spera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spera's profile.

Dr. Spera frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Dysphagia and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Spera, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Spera, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA