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Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD

Hospital Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Melanie McKnight, MD is a hospital medicine specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

3600 Florida St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(225) 387-7070

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McKnight specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. McKnight's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKnight

5.0

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JRoc85 – Jul 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jonesville, LA – Jan 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Okurowski in Plaquemine la. – Apr 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Melanie McKnight, MD, earned her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. She completed her residency at University Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. McKnight completed a fellowship...read more

  • Hospital Medicine

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Lsu Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Hospital Bichat

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Louisian

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Baton Rouge General Medical Center3600 Florida St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Practice

Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge17000 Medical Center Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Practice

Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Practice

Office7777 Hennessy Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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