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Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD
5.0 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Worcester, MA.
Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD
5.0 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 43
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Worcester, MA.

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Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Worcester, MA and has 17 years experience. They graduated from Medical College of WI in 2007 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.They currently practice at Associates In Otolaryngology and are affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. Dr. Thacker has experience treating conditions like Pharyngolaryngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thacker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thacker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Thacker is board certified in Otorhinolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngolaryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Pharyngolaryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Acute Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Bone Cancer
Chronic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Ear Cancer
Facial Nerve Disorder
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Nasal Polyp
Postnasal Drip
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acute Pharyngitis
Adenoiditis
Anosmia
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Black Hairy Tongue
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pharyngitis
Common Cold
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Cancer
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Labyrinthitis
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral or Facial Cleft
Parosmia
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Pharyngitis
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

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Locations

  1. 1 Associates In Otolaryngology
    100 MLK Jr Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608
  2. 2 Associates In Otolaryngology
    100 MLK Jr Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608

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Patient Reviews
Dec 16, 2023
She is awesome. I couldn’t smell for five years or breathe right. She operated on me last week and I can smell and breathe so much better. The whole experience from start to finish was painless and fast. I would highly recommend Dr Thacker! Thank you Dr Thacker
Amy Law — Dec 16, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Rhinology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of WI
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otorhinolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine & Affil Hosps
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Elizabeth Hospital of Boston
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thacker's profile.

Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD holds board certification in Otorhinolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA

  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, Worcester, MA