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Melissa Spera, MD

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Melissa Spera, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 33 Patient Verified Ratings
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Melissa Spera, MD

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
120 Ochsner Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056

Biography

Dr. Melissa Spera completed her bachelor of science degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She then completed a masters of science degree in pharmacology at Tulane University in New Orleans. She received her medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2012.

Following graduation, Dr. Spera completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

Dr. Spera practices general gastroenterology with a special interest in esophageal disorders. Dr. Spera is board-certified in internal Medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education and Training

Graduate School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Pharmacology

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Internship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internship-Internal Medicine

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Residency-Internal Medicine

Fellowship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Fellowship-Gastroenterology

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

September 2024

I was very impressed with her In every way.

August 2024

Provider listen to our concerns. Then they gave their opinion and or examples of why that opinion work. Best doctors and the staff of any hospital I've been to

August 2024

Dr was very knowledgeable with my issues! She discuss her plan of what I should do to resolve my Issues and a possible time line get the Issues resolved!

August 2024

Very helpful, I am just waiting to hear back from the scheduling of test.

July 2024

I would recommend her

June 2024

Like Dr Spera very much