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Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

Rheumatology* Age 40
Dr. Melissa Wells, MD
3.5 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

Rheumatology* Age 40
Ames, IA
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14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Wells graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ames, IA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Wells currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond, Boone County Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Loring Hospital, Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Wells has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Arthritis and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wells received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Wells' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Wells is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Chronic Pain
Gout
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Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Scleroderma
Sjögren's Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Bone Disorders
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Connective Tissue Disorders
Dacryoadenitis
Dermatomyositis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Iritis
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatology Conditions
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4401
  2. 2 Metzger Family Dental
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4775
  3. 3 Longmont Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates PC
    1551 Professional Ln Unit 235, Longmont, CO 80501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (720) 494-4700
  4. 4 Office
    3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4775
  5. 5 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-2111
  6. 6 McFarland Clinic PC
    3500 University Blvd Ste 1001, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-3040

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3.5
Based on 17 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Dec 13, 2019
Very good staff and Dr Wells is gentle and well informed and known to other RA Dr.'s in the area.
John Harris — Dec 13, 2019
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic
    2011
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Wells, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wells' profile.

Dr. Wells frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Arthritis and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond, Boone County Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Loring Hospital, Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Wells, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond

    403 1st St SE, Belmond, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Hansen Family Hospital

    920 S Oak St, Iowa Falls, IA

  • Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

    1000 15th St N, Humboldt, IA

  • Loring Hospital

    211 Highland Ave, Sac City, IA

  • Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, Mason City, IA

  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital

    311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA

  • Stewart Memorial Community Hospital

    1301 W Main St, Lake City, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA