Overview
Melissa Gaines is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri.
Dr. Gaines is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Vascular Dementia, Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1819 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Gaines
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Gaines?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Gaines by calling their office at 417-269-9220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa A. Gaines a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Gaines is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, 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. Gaines specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Gaines is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Vascular Dementia, and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Gaines participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa A. Gaines has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa A. Gaines's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Gaines accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 417-269-9220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- EmphysemaDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- NecrosisDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- DehydrationDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DementiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- EndoscopyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- PneumoniaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SepsisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- UreteroscopyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.