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Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD
Minimally Invasive Surgery* Age 47
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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 47
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD is a Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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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 21 years experience. Dr. Lapinska currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Lapinska's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lapinska is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Breast Lump
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Inguinal Hernia
Breast Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Lipomas
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
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 Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
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
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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 Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
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
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna
  • Principal Life
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Assurant Health
  • CoreSource
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • GEHA
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • POMCO Group
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Robotic Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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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. Melissa Lapinska, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Lapinska, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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.
Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    2010
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Res U/Univ Hosps Cleveland
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN

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