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Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Rheumatology* Age 49
Dr. Shelby Dames, MD
3.2 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Shelby Dames, MD

Rheumatology* Age 49
Pella, IA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD is a Rheumatologist in Pella, IA.

About

Dr. Dames graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed a residency at University Of Utah, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shelby Dames, MD is a Rheumatologist in Pella, IA. Dr. Dames currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Ottumwa Regional Health Center and Pella Regional Health Center. Dr. Dames has experience treating conditions like Malaise and Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Osteopenia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dames received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Dames' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dames is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Malaise and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Osteopenia
Malaise and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Osteopenia
Malaise and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Osteopenia
Chondrocalcinosis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Arthritis
Gout
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Infective Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Posterior Uveitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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Locations

  1. 1 PRHC Dialysis
    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 620-2021
  2. 2 Pella Medical Clinic
    405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 620-2021
  3. 3 Ottumwa Medical Clinic
    920 N Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 455-5200

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dames
3.2
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (15)

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Dec 17, 2019
Dr. Dames was my husband Steve Meske's Dr. when she was practicing in Ogden. She was caring and very helpful as he suffered with a debilitating disease. I was sorry to hear she had moved out of state as my sister is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in her hands.
Michelle Meske — Dec 17, 2019
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Utah, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Utah, Division Of Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shelby Dames, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dames' profile.

Dr. Dames frequently treats the following conditions: Malaise and Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Osteopenia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shelby Dames, MD is affiliated with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Ottumwa Regional Health Center and Pella Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Shelby Dames, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA