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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
Dallas, TX
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11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Defoe graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, TX and has 11 years experience. Dr. Defoe currently practices at Practice. Dr. Defoe has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Defoe's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Defoe is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Vasculitis
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Fever
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Heart Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Viral Enteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
HIV Screening
Liver Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Steroid Injection
Thyroid Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • EPO and Open Access Aetna Select Texas Health EPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Arthritis Care and Research Center LLP
    9900 N Central Expy Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-5295
  2. 2 Internal Medicine Subspecialties Clinic-Nutrition
    2001 Inwood Rd Fl 9, Dallas, TX 75390
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-2800
  3. 3 UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements JR University Hospital
    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 633-5555
  4. 4 UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements JR University Hospital
    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-5295
  5. 5 Psychiatric Unit
    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-5295

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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Yes, Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.