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Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Melissa Yadao, M.D.)
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1997)
Professional interests include: arthritis, shoulder dislocation, neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), and more.
6355 Walker Lane Suite 501
Alexandria, VA 22310

Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD is an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Sentara Health, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MGMC LLC.

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Office Locations

6355 Walker Lane Suite 501
Alexandria, VA 22310
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1120 20th Street, NW Building 1 South
Washington, DC 20036
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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

12825 Minnieville Road Suite 203
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 971-3701
(703) 971-0958
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Some issues Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD can help you with:

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

  • Feel very happy and energetic
  • Speak very fast and about many different topics
  • Become much more active than usual
  • Have trouble sleeping
  • Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

  • Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
  • Very low energy and activity levels
  • Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
  • Loss of appetite
  • Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mononucleosis, frequently called ''mono,'' is a viral infection that causes fatigue, fever, swollen lymph glands, and sore throat. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), spread through saliva, is the primary virus that leads to mono. Mono is most common in teenagers and young adults, where EBV is often transmitted through kissing or sharing drinks. For this reason, mono is colloquially referred to as ''the kissing disease.'' Mononucleosis usually resolves on its own; however, recovery from mono can take from several days to several weeks. Some young adults may continue to experience extreme fatigue from mono for months, often requiring a semester home from school.

Mononucleosis happens in three stages:

During the initial stage, those with mono may experience few symptoms as EBV replicates in the body. Symptoms such as headaches and body aches are often misattributed to allergies or stress. People with mono may continue performing their daily activities and attending school, leading to increased transmission of the virus to others. The initial stage lasts for about five to fourteen days.

During the acute stage, mono symptoms intensify and may include the enlargement of the spleen, a sore throat, fatigue, liver issues, and skin rashes. The mono infection is at its worst in this stage.

Lastly, the convalescent stage is when recovery begins. This period of healing can last from two to six months.

Mono can be detected by a physical exam; physicians can diagnose mono by checking for inflamed lymph nodes, tonsils, or spleens. Blood antibody tests may also help diagnose mono by revealing antibodies in the blood that were formed as a response to the Epstein-Barr virus. Elevated levels of white blood cells can also suggest that a patient has mono.

There are no medications specifically for mono or the Epstein-Barr virus, and patients are advised to rest and avoid strenuous exercise. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, and taking anti-inflammatory ibuprofen (motrin) may also help people who are afflicted with mono feel better.

People with mono should take precautions to avoid spreading the condition to others. They can prevent infection by not sharing glasses, food, and utensils with others until they fully recover.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 189
doctor visit 294
injections 189
musculoskeletal imaging 60
X-rays 60

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 30
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 171
doctor visit 261
hip imaging 17
injections 171
musculoskeletal imaging 48
spinal procedures 11
X-rays 59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 25
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 225
doctor visit 347
hospital care 11
injections 225
inpatient care 11
musculoskeletal imaging 73
spinal procedures 11
X-rays 84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 300
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 58
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 176
doctor visit 323
hospital care 12
injections 176
inpatient care 12
musculoskeletal imaging 61
spinal procedures 12
X-rays 73

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 42
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 26
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 27
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 161
doctor visit 399
hospital care 14
injections 161
inpatient care 14
musculoskeletal imaging 69
spinal procedures 13
X-rays 82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 178
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 24
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 112
doctor visit 303
injections 112
musculoskeletal imaging 48
X-rays 48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 21
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 146
doctor visit 309
injections 146
musculoskeletal imaging 67
X-rays 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 35
Hispanic 12
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 22
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 108
doctor visit 215
hospital care 14
injections 108
inpatient care 14
musculoskeletal imaging 27
X-rays 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 100
doctor visit 286
hospital care 17
injections 100
inpatient care 17
musculoskeletal imaging 49
X-rays 49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 24
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 78
doctor visit 294
injections 78
musculoskeletal imaging 48
spinal procedures 15
X-rays 63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 70
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 23
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 85
doctor visit 279
injections 85
musculoskeletal imaging 54
spinal procedures 13
X-rays 67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 141
doctor visit 300
hip imaging 17
hospital care 13
injections 141
inpatient care 13
musculoskeletal imaging 54
spinal procedures 12
X-rays 61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 155
Ethnicity
Black / African American 47
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 138
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 58
85 and over 23
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 11
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery (2025)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Sentara Health
MedStar Health
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Optimum Choice
Optima Health
MAMSI
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
Anthem
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
Kaiser Permanente
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Medicare PFFS
CIGNA Indemnity
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Coventry National Network PPO
Highmark
Amerigroup
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Sentara Health Plans
WellPoint
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
CIGNA PPO Plus
HealthyBlue PPO
Aetna Premier 200PD
MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
CareFirst NASCO
Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
IH-PPO
DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
Aetna Advantage 6350PD
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
CareFirst EPO
Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
OCI Direct (HMO)
Medicare Direct
Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
OA Plus
CareFirst Administrators
United Student Resources
IH-Network Only Plus
IH-POS
Aetna Classic 5000
Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland
Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
IH-POS Plus
Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Choice POS II
CareFirst Blue Card Program
Choice Fund PPO
IH-EPO Plus
Aetna VA Exchange
Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
Aetna Better Health of Virginia
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
Options PPO Cardiac Global
Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
Aetna Advantage 5750
IH-Open HMO Option
HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
Aetna Basic
CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
IH-Open EPO Plus
IH-Open POS Plus
Core Essential (HMO)
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
IH-Open HMO
Aetna Advantage 6350
M.D. IPA (HMO)
Erickson Advantage Plans
POS OA
Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
IH-Open POS II
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
Aetna Classic 5000PD
CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
Choice POS
Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
IH-Indemnity
CareFirst MedStar PPO
CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
IH-HMO
IH-Open Network Only Plus
HumanaChoice PPO
CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
Medicare FFS
Maryland Physicians Care MCO
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Advantra Platinum (PPO)
Aetna Better Health of Maryland
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Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 1092 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alexandria, VA. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-05-16
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Dr. Yadao was the one to see me. She didn't even really bother to listen to my symptoms. She heard "runner" and "knee" and went directly to "IT Band Syndrome". I've been treating that for months and months and my knee issue has only been getting worse. She saw me for 5 minutes, assumed the easiest answer, and then kept recommending I go to her friend who is a physical therapist, despite having my own physical therapist who is already amazing. No other treatment discussion other than going to her physical therapist friend. This doctor visit was kind of a waste of time, other than getting an MRI order out of it.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-28
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Dr. Yadao is knowledgeable and shares her expertise with me. My questions are always answered with much assurance. Which is why I have such trust in her treatment and follow-up. She is also, very relatable.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-21
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My Dr. Was very thorough and professional, immediately treated me, once she came to the room where I was waiting. She was patient, understanding and accommodating.
Overall Rating: 3.0 2023-11-30
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Dr warned me of how steroids would affect my diabetes negatively and recommended we start with an anti inflammatory yet she called in steroids to the pharmacy
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-11
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Dr. Yadao is excellent. I first went to her two years ago. Her expertise was so great that of course I went back to her when I developed new injuries.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-09
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Doctor was excellent !! I was very impressed with her bed side manners: attentive patience and professional. Wish more doctors would be like her!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-23
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Dr. Yadao is a very patient person. She listens to what you have to say and makes recommendations. She's a 10 in my book.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-17
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Dr Yadao was fantastic- very thorough, explained options and made sure I had a thorough understanding of the plan
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-10-28
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It.was the first time this doctor tended to me and she made me feel very secure.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-30
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Nothing bad my Doctor is the best she but me back on my feet many thanks to her.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Ann Yadao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC $6,681
$6,681
Arthrex, Inc. $3,330
$3,330
BIOVENTUS LLC $359 Ultrasound Bone Healing
$156 		Diagnostic Ultrasound
$108 		Exogen
$78 		Joint Fluid Therapy
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $294 Other Endoscopy
$99 		Sports Med Hip
$80 		Healicoil
$12 		Sports Med Knee
$12
$91
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $225 REDAPT Revision Hip System
$170 		PICO 7
$15
$40
Other $1,014 EUFLEXXA
$126 		ICI Bone Substitutes
$108 		ENTRESTO
$95 		SIR-Spheres microspheres
$84 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$74 		Other
$527
Types of Payments
Education $7,494
Food and Beverage $2,443
Travel and Lodging $1,965

Biography

Dr. Melissa Yadao practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: frozen shoulder, knee arthritis, and forearm fracture. Dr. Yadao is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for residency. On average, patients gave Dr. Yadao a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She has an open panel in Clinton, MD according to Doctor.com.

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