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  • Primary Care, Geriatric Psychiatry, Preventative Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • Sage Health 117 Hardy Court Shopping Ctr, Gulfport, MS 39507
  • (228) 901-0279

Brief Intro

Meet Dr. Melina Sapida

Sage Health provides services to individuals in the community who are 65 years and Up

Dr. Sapida is a board-certified family medicine physician with 18 years of clinical experience, dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to seniors. With over a decade of experience in managing complex medical conditions, she emphasizes disease prevention and holistic care. Dr. Sapida has proudly served military veterans at the Biloxi Veteran Administration and recently relocated from Florida, where she provided compassionate care at Conviva Fernandina.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Senior-focused medical care
  • Disease prevention and management
  • Value-based and acute care
  • Compassionate patient-centered approach

Joining Sage Health aligns with Dr. Sapida's commitment to delivering value-based care that prioritizes the well-being of her patients. She shares the organization's core values of compassion and dedication to improving health outcomes.

Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Sapida enjoys traveling with her husband, Steven, a U.S. Navy physician. She is also passionate about fitness, regularly lifting weights, and actively participates in Humane Society events and other charitable organizations that support animals in need.

Dr. Sapida's blend of professional expertise and personal interests makes her a standout choice for patients seeking comprehensive and compassionate care.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Montclair State University

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Sage Health
  • 117 Hardy Court Shopping Ctr, Gulfport, MS 39507

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Chronic Diseases
  • Men's Mental Health
  • Women's Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Respiratory Function
  • Heart Disease
  • Chronic Illness
  • High and Low Blood Pressure
  • Dementia
  • Brain fog
  • Liver Disease
  • Kidney Failure and Dialysis
  • Renal & Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertension (HTN)
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Procedures Performed

  • Blood Work
  • Heart Scan
  • Diabetes Prevention
  • Type 1 Diabetes: nutrition performance & technology
  • Depression Management
  • Mental Health Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Chronic Disease Screening
  • Blood Pressure Medication
  • Management of Hypertension and High Cholesterol
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Wellcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AARP
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Envolve Benefit Options
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  • Cancer 8
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 9
  • Orthopedics 16
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 12
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 14
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 14
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 1
  • Urology 13
  • Psychiatry 38
  • Geriatrics 14
  • Rehabilitation 10
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Long Term Care 8
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2