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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD
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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 65
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

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 41 years experience. Dr. McKnight has experience treating conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder, Dehydration, Hypokalemia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Respiratory Failure
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Pneumonia
Malnutrition
Influenza (Flu)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Dyslipidemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Bedsores
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Anxiety
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Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Kidney Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Skin Ulcer
Hypoxemia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Bladder Infection
Hypertension
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypotension
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Bleeding Disorders
Pulmonary Hypertension
Gout
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bacterial Sepsis
Malaise and Fatigue
Epilepsy
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Cachexia
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Asthma
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Stroke
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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Emphysema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Hyperkalemia
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Sickle Cell Disease
Arthritis
Atrial Fibrillation
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Nausea
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End-Stage Renal Disease
Administrative Physical
Heart Disease
Gastritis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Arrhythmias
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Gallstones
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Back Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Alcohol Withdrawal
Migraine
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Joint Pain
Diarrhea
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Secondary Hypertension
Atrial Flutter
Fibromyalgia
Acidosis
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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Carotid Artery Disease
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Atony
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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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
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 Neck Pain
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
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cryptococcosis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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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Endocarditis
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Gonorrhea Infections
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemispacial Neglect
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
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)
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
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
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Priapism
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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 Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
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
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
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
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 Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
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
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Renal

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • WellCare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Tricare
  • Planned Administration Inc
  • Aetna

Where Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD Sees Patients

  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 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-5864
  3. 3 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (235) 763-4764
  4. 4 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 752-2470

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Apr 08, 2017
As a patient of Dr McKnight I am very pleased with her she is straight forward and very informative. I would recommend her to everyone I know. I give 5 ?? and 2 thumbs up. Thank you very much
Richard Okurowski in Plaquemine la. — Apr 08, 2017
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Meet Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Dr. McKnight frequently treats the following conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder, Dehydration, Hypokalemia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Hospital
    1986
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD Practices

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

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