Dr. Melissa Yadao M.D.
Orthopedist
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Suite 301 Alexandria VA, 22306About
Dr. Melissa Yadao is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Yadao specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Yadao tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Osteoporosis And More
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Jackson, MS USA 2003
- Mississippi Hosp. and Rehab. Ctr. 2003
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