Dr. Melissa Diane Young-szalay MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
6001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Melissa Young-szalay is a hand surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Young-szalay specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1994
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
Dr. Melissa Diane Young-szalay MD's Practice location
Dr. Melissa Diane Young-szalay MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Husband and Wife Battle Breast Cancer Together
A South Florida couple face the most difficult challenge of their marriage after both being diagnosed with breast cancer. Read on to learn more.Breast cancer is not a disease that affects just women. In men, there is a small amount of breast tissue containing several ducts that reside just under the...
- What Is Colchicine?
Generic Name: ColchicineBrand Name: ColcrysWhat is colchicine?Colchicine is an oral medication, which is available as a generic and brand-name drug. Colchicine is a prescription drug. The generic form of this drug is usually less expensive than the branded ones. In certain cases, the generic ones...
- Is Multiple Sclerosis Chronic?
There are many chronic diseases that exist, and one of them is multiple sclerosis (MS). Statistics have shown that they top the causes of premature deaths in adults worldwide. The good news is that these medical conditions can be managed and controlled, and patients can have fulfilling lives.Medical...
- Can You Get Mumps More than Once in Your Lifetime?
Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection that’s preventable by vaccination. The virus is usually spread by coming in contact with infected individuals. It’s common for newborns, children, as well as young adults. Symptoms associated with the condition include:...
- What is HIV: Get the Facts
Over the course of our four million or so years of evolution, we humans have developed a highly-specialized immune system that is quite a warrior in combating infections. We are bombarded daily by bacterial and viral pathogens which have the potential to cause us serious illness, but, completely...
- Reasons Why You Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands due to pressure on the Median nerve that is located in the wrist. Whenever you are faced with this challenge, you will be in discomfort after it progresses into the later stages. This is a condition that arises from stress...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Timothy Miles Schurman M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. John Luke Gaffey M.D.6001 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Dr. Lester James Yen M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Patricia Mueterthies Kallemeier MD6001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D.450 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Ze-hui Han M.D.450 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314