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Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO.
Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD
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Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 46
Springfield, MO
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO.

About

Dr. Gaines graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO and has 20 years experience. Dr. Gaines currently practices at CoxHealth Advantage Care and are affiliated with Cox Medical Center South and Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette. Dr. Gaines has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Urinary Incontinence among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gaines received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Gaines' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gaines is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Urinary Incontinence
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Urinary Incontinence
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Urinary Incontinence
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Muscle Spasm
Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Joint Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Anal or Rectal Pain
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Wellness Examination
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Cachexia
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Cluster Headache
Dementia
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Diabetes
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Gastroptosis
Genu Valgum
Heart Disease
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Histoplasmosis
Ingrown Nail
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lymphangitis
Menopause
Parkinson's Disease
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Strep Throat
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholesterol Management
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Flu Shot
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Grief Therapy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Fusion
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Stress Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Alliance EPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Preferred Care Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 CoxHealth Advantage Care
    1819 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 269-9220

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Apr 22, 2021
Dr. Gaines is very kind, knowledgeable and thorough. She takes time to answer your questions.
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gaines' profile.

Dr. Gaines frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Urinary Incontinence. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South and Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO

  • Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette

    1101 Jackson St SW, Gravette, AR