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Dr. Melissa Jane West MD

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

1 Veterans Dr Minneapolis MN, 55417
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Dr. Melissa West practices Geriatric Medicine in Minneapolis, MN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. West works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1984

University of Minnesota Medical School 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Dr. Melissa Jane West MD's Practice location

Practice At 1 Veterans Dr

1 Veterans Dr -
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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New patients: 612-467-2035
Fax: 612-727-5674

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ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITALl

800 EAST 28TH STREET MINNEAPOLIS MN 55407

Head southeast on Veterans Drive 120 ft
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Turn left onto Minnehaha Avenue 1148 ft
Turn left onto East 54th Street 66 ft
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2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404

Head southeast on Veterans Drive 120 ft
Continue slightly left onto Veterans Drive 224 ft
Continue right onto Veterans Drive 544 ft
Turn left onto Minnehaha Avenue 1148 ft
Turn left onto East 54th Street 66 ft
Turn right onto Minnehaha Avenue 1587 ft
Turn left onto Hiawatha Avenue (MN 55) 3.7 mi
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2025 EAST RIVER PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55414

Head southeast on Veterans Drive 120 ft
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Continue right onto Veterans Drive 544 ft
Turn left onto Minnehaha Avenue 1148 ft
Turn left onto East 54th Street 66 ft
Turn right onto Minnehaha Avenue 1587 ft
Turn left onto Hiawatha Avenue (MN 55) 4929 ft
Take the ramp on the right 169 ft
Go straight onto East 46th Street (CR 46) 2657 ft
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Turn right onto East Lake Street (CR 3) 1369 ft
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