
Overview
Melissa Riesberg, DNP, FNP-BC, provides care and consultation for general neurology, specializing in dementia, at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care.I earned my BSN and DNP-FNP at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Before joining MercyOne, I functioned as a nurse practitioner – working exclusively with seniors who are highly medically complex and at times near end of life.Apart from my love of seeing patients and helping the families supporting the patients, I joined MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care to grow professionally and learn from a group of providers who are completely patient focused and dedicated to improving neurology care to all Iowans.
Dr. Riesberg is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Migraine, and Epilepsy.
Dr. Riesberg is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, Des Moines, IA 50314
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Heike Schmolck, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a behavioral neurologist, which means I have special training in the treatment of memory disorders and dementing illnesses, but I also see general neurology patients for headaches, stroke, seizures etc. I grew up in the Rhine River Valley in Germany, with the Black Forest on one side and France on the other.I went to Medical School in Freiburg, Germany, graduating in 1994. I spent several months doing clinical electives in the US in 1992 and 1994. I started a medical dissertation on memory disorders while in medical school, and finished it in 1996. I worked in inpatient neurology for three years, but also ran the memory clinic with a colleague during that time. In 1998, I started a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSD in California, doing work with human amnesia patients for two years. Following this, I decided to continue my career in the US, and had to redo a medical internship which I did in Iowa City, and then a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I stayed on for a two year fellowship in Behavioral Neurology/Neuropsychiatry.I am married with three boys, and enjoy gardening, hiking and photography. We have a flock of funny chickens, two cats, two bunnies and many fish. As neurologists we don't usually cure our patients, so my passion is for achieving the highest possible quality of life for them, build a relationship and walk the walk together, wherever it may lead. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
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Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Struck is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Struck is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Paul Babikian, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg by calling their office at 515-358-0011. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg a top-rated expert for Cerebellar Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg is classified as an Advanced expert for Cerebellar Degeneration, 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 S. Riesberg specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Migraine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa S. Riesberg accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-358-0011 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- EpilepsyDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Kluver Bucy SyndromeDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Kluver Bucy Syndrome.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Memory LossDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- SeizuresDr. Riesberg isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- ApraxiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- AthetosisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- CamptocormismDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charles Bonnet SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Chronic PainDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- DementiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Down SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Gerstmann SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Gerstmann Syndrome.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HemiplegiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- HydrocephalusDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal CrisisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- MeningitisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Sporadic Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.
- StrokeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- VertigoDr. Riesberg isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.

