Overview
Melissa is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) on the pediatric orthopedic surgery team with the Center for Orthopedics at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She has a passion for caring for young patients and has experience in: Inpatient hospitalization assessment Discharge care management Infants with orthopedic needs Outpatient pediatric orthopedics Musculoskeletal injuries and fracture care Melissa joined Orlando Health in 2015. She served as a registered nurse at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for seven years before moving to the orthopedics center. She believes in treating every patient with the same dedication and compassion she would if they were her family or close friend. Melissa’s Training Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida College of Nursing in Tampa, where she also earned her Master of Science in nursing. She graduated with honors from both programs. About Melissa She wanted to become a nurse since childhood, but it was during high school when a nurse practitioner made a large impact in her life and helped shape her decision to become a nurse practitioner. Melissa is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society of nursing. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and as a certified pediatric nurse by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is licensed as an APRN and as a registered nurse by the Florida Department of Health. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, traveling, exercising, sports and outdoor activities.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot.
Dr. Gies is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1001 E. Osceola Pkwy., Suite 3400, Kissimmee, FL 34744
1222 S. Orange Ave., 5th Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Gies
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Is Dr. Melissa A. Gies a top-rated expert for Clubfoot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Gies is classified as an Experienced expert for Clubfoot, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa A. Gies specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Gies is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Gies accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Gies accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-540-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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