Dr. Spencer James Melby MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
/Surgery Physician
/Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
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A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Health Insurance Plans Spencer James Melby accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | PREFERRED | UT | 2024 | accepting | May 21 2024 |
University of Utah Health Insurance Plans | PREFERRED | UT | 2024 | accepting | Nov 28 2023 |
Aetna Health of Utah Inc. | PREFERRED | UT | 2024 | accepting | May 24 2024 |
Montana Health Cooperative | PREFERRED | WY | 2024 | accepting | Nov 28 2023 |
BridgeSpan Health Company | PREFERRED | UT | 2024 | accepting | May 24 2024 |
Healthy Alliance Life Co(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | MO | 2024 | not accepting | May 23 2024 |
Montana Health Cooperative | NON-PREFERRED | MT | 2024 | accepting | Nov 28 2023 |
Molina Healthcare of Utah | PREFERRED | UT | 2024 | accepting | Apr 28 2024 |
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