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Dr. Melissa Arief, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.6 (56)
Map Pin Small Shenandoah, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Melissa Arief, MD

Dr. Melissa Arief, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Shenandoah, TX. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine and is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Arief, completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Patients rated Dr. Arief an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Arief works at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Shenandoah, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Lateral Epicondylitis, Trigger Finger and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Arief's Office Locations

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    Medical Office Building 1
    17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 210, Shenandoah, TX 77385 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 321-8000

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Lateral Epicondylitis
Trigger Finger
Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pinched Nerve in Back
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Wrist Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    Insurance Accepted

    • AARP
    • Advantra
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
    • MultiPlan
    • National Healthcare Alliance
    • One Health
    • PHCS
    • Railroad Medicare
    • RockPort Health Care
    • Select Choice Insurance
    • SelectCare
    • UniCare
    • United Healthcare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • USA Managed Care Organization

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    About Dr. Melissa Arief, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1124338264
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Philadelphia Hand Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Melissa Arief, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Arief is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Arief has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Arief works at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Shenandoah, TX. View the full address on Dr. Arief’s profile.

    Dr. Arief has seen patients for Lateral Epicondylitis, Trigger Finger and Limb Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Arief on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    56 patients have reviewed Dr. Arief. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Arief.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Arief, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Arief appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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