

Neurology
Melissa Lipford, MD
Assistant Professor, Sleep Medicine
Rochester, MN
Melissa C. Lipford, M.D., is a neurologist with a subspecialty focus in sleep medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She treats specific conditions including REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome (RLS), sleep apnea, and general sleep disorders, with particular expertise in refractory restless legs syndrome. Her practice serves adult patients, including those with complex cases involving comorbidities such as pain, mood disorders, hypersomnolence, n
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Sleep Medicine (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Sleep Medicine, 2012)
- Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 2011)
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (MD, 2007)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Movement DisordersParkinson's DiseaseMultiple SclerosisBotulinum Toxin TherapyDystoniaEssential TremorDeep Brain Stimulation
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice