Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD
About
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Insurance Accepted
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Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
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Cigna
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United Healthcare
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Coventry Health Care
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Humana
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Superior Health Plan
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Blue Card PPO
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Aetna
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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Tulane University Hospital and Clinic1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Memorial Hospital at Gulfport4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
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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
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
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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
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Dr. Melgar in specializes in Neurosurgery. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Melgar's office is located at 1340 Broad Ave Ste 440 Gulfport, MS 39501. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Melgar provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD is affiliated with Merit Health Biloxi.
Yes, Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.
Dr. Miguel Melgar, MD has a star rating of 3.7/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospital Affiliations
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Merit Health Biloxi
150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS