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Dr. Melissa Danko, MD

Dr. Melissa Danko, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Danko, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Duke University in 2012. She is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

2200 Childrens Way Nashville, TN 37232
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Danko specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Danko, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Duke University in 2012. She is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pediatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Duke University

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Vanderbilt University2200 Childrens Way Nashville, TN 37232
1

Practice

Vanderbilt University3601 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37215
2

Practice

Audiology Management Services Inc100 W 4th St Ste 320 Cookeville, TN 38501
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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