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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD
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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 63
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. McKnight received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McKnight is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Kidney Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bleeding Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Epilepsy
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
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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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Flutter
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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 Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Confusion
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
End-Stage Renal Disease
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Gonorrhea Infections
Hammer Toe
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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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)
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Purpura
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Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Systemic Vasculitis
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
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 Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
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
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Open Access Plus
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  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 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (235) 763-4764
  3. 3 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-5864
  4. 4 Stacy D Jones MD
    3401 North Blvd Ste 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 387-7900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Jul 08, 2019
Let me say this, if wasn't for Dr. McKnight & Dr. Robichaux, I wouldn't even bother continuing my medical care at Midcity Medicine Clinic. Those two are phenomenal physicians.
JRoc85 — Jul 08, 2019
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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital
    1986
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKnight's profile.

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, Zachary, LA

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA