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Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD

Rheumatology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Wells, MD is a rheumatologist in Ames, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wells has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mary Greeley Medical Center and Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond. She is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

3500 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010
Telehealth available
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Dr. Wells' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wells

3.5
17 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Very good staff and Dr Wells is gentle and well informed and known to other RA Dr.'s in the area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Harris – Dec 13, 2019
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I've seen Dr. Wells for several appointments. She always answers all of my questions regarding my condition and medication. It took trying a couple different medications until one worked but now my symptoms are much more manageable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jessica in Denver, CO – May 10, 2018
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Dr. Wells has been amazing in diagnosing and treating my chronic illness. I am so thankful to have her as my doctor. I would recommend her to everyone! She takes the time to listen to my concerns. Its great having a doctor that cares.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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LeAnn in Denver – Dec 28, 2017
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Dr. Wells was treating my mother. After telling her there was nothing she could do for her, she inisisted on seeing her one last time. My mother is elderly, uses a walker and is nearly blind. She made every effort to get to the appointment, and was 12 minutes late through no fault of her own, as her accessi-ride was late. When my mother was finally able to get to the correct office (she wasn't able to see the numbers, and was left at the wrong building), the doctor refused to even see her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Beth in Denver, CO – Oct 14, 2017
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Dr. Wells does not appear to take any interest whatsoever in her patient. She spent most of the entire hour of my appointment typing notes into her computer, at one point for a seven minute stretch--complete silence. She did not do a complete physical exam--it was half an exam. She did not ask questions about my family history, which reveal genetic links to my condition. She was passive, disinterested, and incomplete. She stated her diagnosis with no compassion. I won't be back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Aug 13, 2017
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Why the heck is this doctor even in rheum practice? She is the most under qualified physician I have ever seen. I cried driving home from my appt because I felt so discouraged after her "advice."
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Apr 12, 2017
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This is the worst doctor I have ever seen in my life! I am chronically ill, I have many doctors in many states...she has the absolute worst bedside manner I have experienced. Her patient care is abhorrent. I don't think she can even hear you talking. I am so sad I have wasted the last few months and thousands of dollars in this horrifically bad practice. See literally anyone but her.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Apr 12, 2017
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It was a long wait to get to see a fibromyalgia specialist. The staff lost my paper work, no where to be found during my appointment. Dr. Wells was rude, didn't listen, and offered nothing but a print out from a web site. She is not a specialist, she repeated canned responses that I have read on line. As I was dismissed as she added on ailments to my health records that are incorrect. I wouldn't take my dog to her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Mar 25, 2017
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Dr Wells is knowledgeable, caring, and listens well. I feel she takes her time to understand what I report and what my concerns are. Her staff is great as well. Efficient, organized and kind even when very busy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Laura Williams in Denver, CO 80219 – Dec 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Wells is a native of Overland Park, KS and received her MD degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and her rheumatology fellowship at Duke University...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Duke University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2016

  • Mayo Clinic

    Internship Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010

  • Drake University

    Undergraduate School, 2008
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Locations

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Office3500 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010
1
(515) 239-4775

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(515) 239-3040

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