Dr. Melissa Rathmell M.D.
Family Practitioner
26 Queen St Worcester MA, 01610About
Dr. Melissa Rathmell is a family practitioner practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Rathmell specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Rathmell possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1999
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Awards
- . 2007 Sam Pickens Teaching Award
Treatments
- Smoking Cessation, Women's Health, Alternative Medicine
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Obesity
- Hepatitis
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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