Overview
Melissa Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5950 University Ave Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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.
MercyOne Clive Family Medicine
Prachi Singh, MD, specializes in Family Medicine at MercyOne Clive Family Medicine-Ste 245 in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Obesity, High Cholesterol, Central Sleep Apnea, and Osteotomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Scott Jensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jensen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Occipital Horn Syndrome, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, and Menkes Disease. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.
Broadlawns Medical Center
Kiel Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa J. Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa J. Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa J. Thompson by calling their office at 515-875-9410. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa J. Thompson a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa J. Thompson is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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 J. Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa J. Thompson is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Melissa J. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa J. Thompson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa J. Thompson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa J. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa J. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9410 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
- Experienced
- CirrhosisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- ObesityDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- ScoliosisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- XanthomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.