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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD

Rheumatology* Age 37
Dallas, TX
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11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Dallas, TX.

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Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Dallas, TX and has 11 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. They currently practice at Practice. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Defoe is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Polyneuropathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Tobacco Use Disorder
Viral Enteritis
Wheezing
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
HIV Screening
Liver Function Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Thyroid Screening

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Arthritis Care and Research Center Llp
    9900 N Central Expy Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-5295
  2. 2 Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital
    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 633-5555

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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Yes, Dr. Melissa Defoe, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.