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Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
3.7 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gulfport, MS.
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
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Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Gulfport, MS
Accepting new patients
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gulfport, MS.

About

Dr. Melgar graduated from NATIONAL HIGHER UNIVERSITY OF SAN MARCOS / ACADEMY OF HUMAN MEDICINE and completed a residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Melgar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Merit Health Biloxi. At present, Dr. Melgar received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Melgar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Melgar is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Curative PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Gulf Coast Spinal & Neurosurgical Specialists
    1340 Broad Ave Ste 440, Gulfport, MS 39501
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
    4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
  3. 3 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
    4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
  4. 4 Tulane University Medical Group
    131 S Robertson St Ste 1300, New Orleans, LA 70112
  5. 5 Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melgar
3.7
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Mar 23, 2024
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
— Mar 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NATIONAL HIGHER UNIVERSITY OF SAN MARCOS / ACADEMY OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melgar's profile.

Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD is affiliated with Merit Health Biloxi.

Yes, Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Merit Health Biloxi

    150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS