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Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD is a Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery* Age 45
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD is a Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Lapinska graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University Of Virginia Health System.Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD is a Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 19 years experience. Dr. Lapinska currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Lapinska has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lapinska received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Lapinska's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lapinska accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Assurant Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • POMCO Group
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D170, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Mar 07, 2019
Dr. LaPinska is a wonderful surgeon and person. She goes above and beyond in caring for you!!
Pam pope in Kodak , TN — Mar 07, 2019
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Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Res U/Univ Hosps Cleveland
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lapinska's profile.

Dr. Lapinska frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN