Dr. Melissa D. Young, M.D.
Moines, IA

Dr. Young completed a comprehensive fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery in 2000. Since then, Dr. Young’s orthopaedic practice has focused exclusively on the surgical care of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. Dr. Young treats a wide variety of problems, including traumatic injuries (fractures, dislocations, tendon and joint injuries, etc), athletic injuries, arthritic conditions, congenital differences of the hand, tendonitis, and compression neuropathies (such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome).

She is experienced at post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremity and takes care of people of all ages. She has written scientific papers and given numerous lectures on various topics in the field of hand surgery.

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About Dr. Melissa D. Young, M.D.
  • Gender Female
  • Hospital Affiliations Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Certifications American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Microvascular Surgery

Read Patient Reviews For Dr. Melissa D. Young, M.D.
  • She is a caring individual
    Dr. Young-Szalay has a calming presence about her. She is a caring individual and an amazing doctor. She did surgery on my 14 year old daughter in March 2016. She was gracious enough to fit my daughter's surgery in the next day. For that I am forever grateful. She is and her staff are very thorough with the follow ups. which certainly helped ease the worry and concern. would highly recommend Dr. Melissa Young- Szalay to anyone in need of her expertise.
  • Awesome Doc!
    Dr. Young-Szalay has a calming presence about her. She is a caring individual and an amazing doctor. She did surgery on my 14 year old daughter in March 2016. She was gracious enough to fit my daughter's surgery in the next day. For that I am forever grateful. She is and her staff are very thorough with the follow ups. which certainly helped ease the worry and concern. would highly recommend Dr. Melissa Young- Szalay to anyone in need of her expertise.



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