Melissa Young-Szalay, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopedic)
WEST DES MOINES, IA
About
MELISSA YOUNG-SZALAY, MD is a sports medicine (orthopedic) located at 9500 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 1107 in WEST DES MOINES, IA.
Melissa Young-Szalay is one of 36 orthopedic providers listed in WEST DES MOINES, IA on AdvOrtho.
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Registered subspecialty
- Licensed in Iowa
- Holds an NPI from the original 2005 rollout, so has practiced since at least then
- Registered as a sole proprietor
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Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
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