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Dr. Melissa Wells, MD
Rheumatology* Age 42
Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

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

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

Rheumatology* Age 42
Ames, IA
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16 years of experience

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

Dr. Wells graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ames, IA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Wells has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Gout, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Malaise and Fatigue, Sjögren's Syndrome, Osteopenia, Chronic Pain and Chondrocalcinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wells's 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
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Limb Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Gout
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Malaise and Fatigue
Sjögren's Syndrome
Osteopenia
Chronic Pain
Chondrocalcinosis
Systemic Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Vasculitis
Low Back Pain
Fibromyalgia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Granulomatosis
Bursitis
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Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Raynaud's Disease
Muscle Weakness
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spondylitis
Fever
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Muscle Cramping
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Trigger Finger
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sarcoidosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Behçet's Disease
Bone Disorders
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Connective Tissue Disorders
Dacryoadenitis
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Goodpasture's Disease
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Iritis
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Long COVID Disorder
Lyme Disease
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatology Conditions
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue PPO
    Alliance Select
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

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Meet Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

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Rheumatology
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Dr. Wells frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Gout, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Malaise and Fatigue, Sjögren's Syndrome, Osteopenia, Chronic Pain and Chondrocalcinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond, Boone County Hospital, Franklin General Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion, Kossuth Regional Health Center, Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, UnityPoint Health Marshalltown and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Mayo Clinic
    2011
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Melissa Wells, MD Practices

  • 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

  • Franklin General Hospital

    1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA

  • Hansen Family Hospital

    920 S Oak St, Iowa Falls, IA

  • Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

    1000 15th St N, Humboldt, IA

  • Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion

    1316 S Main St, Clarion, IA

  • Kossuth Regional Health Center

    1515 S Phillips St, Algona, 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 Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA

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