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Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology* Age 47
Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD
4.6 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD
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Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology* Age 47
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Tesher graduated from Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami. Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Tesher currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Rush University Medical Center and The University of Chicago Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tesher received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Tesher's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tesher is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Achilles Tendinitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Pain
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Low Back Pain
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Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • BlueCare Direct HMO
    Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-3618
  2. 2 Comer Children's Hospital
    5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-6169
  3. 3 Advocate Heart Institute Cardiology Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
    4220 W 95th St Ste 210, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 876-1560
  4. 4 Office
    1675 Dempster St Fl 2, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 318-9330
  5. 5 Uchicago Medicine South Loop-Radiology & Imaging
    1101 S Canal St Ste 201, Chicago, IL 60607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 336-5667

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4.6
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Specialties*
Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Rheumatology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tesher's profile.

Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Rush University Medical Center and The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Tesher, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Rheumatology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL