
Dr. Melinda R Reed M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2900 Independence Sq West Plains MO, 65775About
Dr. Melinda Reed is a rheumatologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Reed specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Reed treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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Nearest Hospitals
SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
3635 VISTA AVE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
4400 CLAYTON AVE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110FULTON COUNTY HOSPITALl
679 NORTH MAIN STREET SALEM AR 72576OZARKS MEDICAL CENTERl
1100 KENTUCKY AVE WEST PLAINS MO 65775MERCY ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
100 WEST HIGHWAY 60, PO BOX 82 MOUNTAIN VIEW MO 65548