MB
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bobbs, Trauma Surgeon in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Melanie Bobbs, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bobbs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bobbs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bobbs’s office at (505) 272-1623.
What languages does Dr. Bobbs speak?
Dr. Bobbs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Which conditions does Dr. Bobbs treat as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Melanie Bobbs may include:
Please contact Dr. Bobbs' office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Which procedures does Dr. Bobbs perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Bobbs may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bobbs' office.
Does Dr. Bobbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Bobbs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-1623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bobbs accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Bobbs in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Bobbs' office located?
Dr. Melanie Bobbs' Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(505) 272-1623
What is Dr. Bobbs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bobbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477916294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bobbs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bobbs
What is Dr. Melanie Bobbs's specialty?
Dr. Bobbs is a Trauma Surgeon near Tacoma, WA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Bobbs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melanie Bobbs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bobbs is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?
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Is Melanie Bobbs accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Bobbs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Bobbs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bobbs's office at (505) 272-1623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Bobbs?
Please contact Dr. Bobbs's office at (505) 272-1623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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