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Dr. Melissa Rainwater M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
7001 Rogers Ave Suite 502 Fort Smith AR, 72903About
Dr. Melissa Rainwater is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Rainwater specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Rainwater can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Rainwater can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1996
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
Dr. Melissa Rainwater M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 7001 Rogers Ave Suite 502
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stuart Dean Haraway M.D.7001 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR 72903
- Dr. Erica N Horn MD1500 Dodson Ave Fort Smith AR 72901
- Dr. Norma Basinger M.D.2713 S 74th St Fort Smith AR 72903
- Dr. Andrew Balford Riche M.D.6801 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR 72903
- Dr. Casey Laws D.O.7001 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR 72903
- Dr. Michel Muylaert M.D.7001 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR 72903
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITHl
7301 ROGERS AVE FORT SMITH AR 72917SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1001 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH AR 72902SPARKS MEDICAL CENTER - VAN BURENl
EAST MAIN AND SOUTH 20TH STREET VAN BUREN AR 72956