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Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
5.0 (18)
Map Pin Small Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD

Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Worcester, MA. They specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Otorhinolaryngology. They graduated from Medical College of WI and is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. Dr. Thacker, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Thacker an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Thacker works at Associates In Otolaryngology in Worcester, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Pharyngolaryngitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thacker's Office Locations

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    Associates In Otolaryngology
    100 MLK Jr Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 757-0330
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    Associates In Otolaryngology
    100 MLK Jr Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Umass Memorial Medical Center
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

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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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    Specialties*
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1255579561
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Elizabeth Hospital of Boston
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor College of Medicine & Affil Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of WI
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otorhinolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Melinda Thacker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thacker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thacker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thacker works at Associates In Otolaryngology in Worcester, MA. View the full address on Dr. Thacker’s profile.

    Dr. Thacker has seen patients for Pharyngolaryngitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thacker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Thacker. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thacker.

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