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Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD

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Specializes in: Women's Health, Family Medicine, Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine) and General Practice

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Professional interests include: sports physicals, hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, and more.

1124 N. Washington Street
Shelby, NC 28150

(980) 487-1148

Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD is a women's health provider in Shelby, NC specializing in women's health, family medicine, pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine) and general practice. She graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1124 N. Washington Street
Shelby, NC 28150

Some issues Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

blood draw	237
breast procedures	22
diabetes management	124
doctor visit	487
lab tests	675
musculoskeletal imaging	16
preventive care	368
thyroid function tests	76
vaccines	119
women's imaging	22
X-rays	36

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	42
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

blood draw	989
breast procedures	102
diabetes management	469
doctor visit	2017
ear procedures	18
lab tests	3063
musculoskeletal imaging	80
preventive care	1429
thoracic (chest) imaging	36
thyroid function tests	294
vaccines	344
women's imaging	102
X-rays	217

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1036

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1384
Black	334
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	710
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	144
Less than 65	458

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

blood draw	1006
breast procedures	75
diabetes management	482
doctor visit	1869
ear procedures	26
lab tests	3119
musculoskeletal imaging	40
preventive care	1362
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	39
thyroid function tests	288
vaccines	263
women's imaging	75
X-rays	166

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	67
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

blood draw	1097
breast procedures	76
diabetes management	536
doctor visit	1752
lab tests	3339
musculoskeletal imaging	52
preventive care	1467
spinal procedures	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
thyroid function tests	120
vaccines	221
women's imaging	76
X-rays	169

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	80
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

blood draw	929
breast procedures	66
cardiac procedures	13
counseling services	13
diabetes management	492
doctor visit	1556
ear procedures	10
lab tests	1904
musculoskeletal imaging	16
preventive care	1060
vaccines	227
women's imaging	66
X-rays	80

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	69
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

blood draw	1032
breast procedures	44
cardiac procedures	13
counseling services	14
diabetes management	542
doctor visit	1521
ear procedures	20
lab tests	1378
musculoskeletal imaging	40
preventive care	806
vaccines	182
women's imaging	44
X-rays	82

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	79
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

blood draw	604
diabetes management	445
doctor visit	1211
ear procedures	13
lab tests	1436
musculoskeletal imaging	22
preventive care	617
vaccines	166
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	65
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

blood draw	38
diabetes management	750
doctor visit	1948
lab tests	2215
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	1011
vaccines	267
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD treated as a women's health provider in Shelby, NC were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

blood draw	741
breast procedures	64
cardiac procedures	13
counseling services	13
diabetes management	480
doctor visit	1546
ear procedures	17
lab tests	2145
musculoskeletal imaging	36
preventive care	1020
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	33
thyroid function tests	194
vaccines	225
women's imaging	64
X-rays	100

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	73
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	444
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	54
Less than 65	113
65 to 74	237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	5
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$133 BYDUREON $83	FARXIGA $34	BREZTRI $15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$111 SOLIQUA $55	TOUJEO $24	PRALUENT $18	LANTUS $14
Boston Scientific Corporation	$111 GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $111
Lilly USA, LLC	$53 TRULICITY $14	$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$25 BREO $14	ANORO $11
Other	$116 V-GO $23	Proclaim IPG $18	Tresiba $18	Kazano $15	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $15	Other $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$432
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$78
Education	$39

Biography

Dr. Marinda Wells is a specialist in family medicine. She attended medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Wells is affiliated with Atrium Health.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marinda A. Wells, MD From 2014 - 2021

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