Melissa R. Braid, DO
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Providence Family Medicine - Spokane Valley
16528 East Desmet Court, Suite B3100, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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About Melissa R. Braid
Dr. Braid is a family medicine physician who focuses on maximizing wellness in every area of life. "During our lives we will all face emotional challenges with friends and family, health struggles and triumphs, and transition through new phases of life. It is my goal to walk alongside my patients as they navigate these changes and work together with them to optimize their physical and emotional wellbeing so that they may live their lives to their fullest potential. " Dr. Braid attended medical school at PNWU and completed her residency training in the Boise, ID area. She is grateful to be back home in Spokane Valley where she was raised and is now raising her 4 children, together with her husband of 20 years.
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
2019
16528 East Desmet Court, Suite B3100
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
When she isn't caring for patients, you can find her in her vegetable garden, preserving the harvest, cross-stitching, or enjoying the beauty around Lake Couer d'Alene
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Dr. Braid is an excellent care provider. She takes adequate time to listen and to help me understand the medical issues I face.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid was great. She's always very nice.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid was very helpful in explaining how to treat my symptoms. She showed knowledge of my medical chart and interest in helping. Wonderful visit.
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Dr. Braid is personable, a good listener and very professional. I feel confident to address any concerns with her and she follows up.
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This was my 1st visit with this Dr. And she was very helpful.
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Dr Braid was busy so I saw her PA/NP. She answered all my questions & conducted my Wellness visit professionally. It was a good experience.
Providence Patient
She is the very best
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I am very happy with my Doctor: Dr. Braid and all of the staff. They are awesome and I am very Thankful for all of their efforts to help and support my health care needs.Thank You All So Much!!!
Providence Patient
My appointment went very well, my doctor is the best.
Providence Patient
1st time meeting Dr. Braid. She was very thorough & helpful about exam & medical questios. Sure glad I was able to get in to see her!
Providence Patient
The staff is always polite and helpful. The Doctor was friendly, and answered all my concerns.
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The doctor was thorough and expressed concern about my heath.
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Excellent. Everyone in her office is very knowledgeable and friendly
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Knowledgeable, caring
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This was a new patient appointment to establish primary care. Dr.Braid was attentive, warm, and I did not feel rushed during my visit. I look forward to seeing Dr. Braid again
Providence Patient
All good, love Melissa Braid!
Providence Patient
Always good service. Questions about phone calls to practice did not apply since I communicate using MyChart which is always great!
Providence Patient
Good staff. Great processes.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is awesome, answered all of my questions quickly and professionally. She is very easy to work with and did an excellent job on my visit.
Providence Patient
Very caring
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I had a very good experience with my new doctor.
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This was my first check up with Dr. Braid. I was happy with my treatment.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid is always attentive, concerned and helpful with my health needs.
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Dr. Braid is the best!! She actually cares. That in itself is a rarity today.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is extraordinary. She's as comfortable to talk to as your best friend. On the flip side she is super smart.
Providence Patient
Very attentive and willing to look at past records
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This provider has been extremely responsive to my mother's needs and we are thankful to have her provide care. The only frustrating part is the messaging takes a little longer than we would like, but we understand that the providers are busy and things take time.
Providence Patient
I was seen in a timely manner after I called the office with my concern. My provider and all of the staff are very caring towards me and provide excellent health care management for me.
Providence Patient
Awesome Dr millisa is the best . You are lucky to have her.
Providence Patient
Sweet, interested, personable!!
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Very happy with Dr braid she is very good doctor
Providence Patient
This was my first visit (wellness/meet the doctor) and the experience could not have been better.
Providence Patient
THIS PROVIDER WAS AWARE OF MY CONDITIONS AND NEEDS.
Providence Patient
I was notified my previous PCP was leaving after only having had 3 appointments with her. I found it extremely stressful to find a new PCP. When I finally found one who was taking new patients, I had to wait quite a while to get in to see Dr. Braid and then had to go through the establishing care process. I am pleased with her knowledge and bedside manner after this first appointment.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is very smart and up to date on my health concerns her advice and knowledge is great
Providence Patient
All are very professional and helpful.
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She did a great job, no concerns
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Overall very good experience.
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Very personable
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Dr. Braid was very good about explaining things about the drugs that I am on.
Providence Patient
I love that she listens to me
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She's a very good doctor I felt like she listened and was knowledgeable
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Excellent physician. Attentive and includes you in dialogue rather than talking at or to you. I feel truly blessed to have her as my primary care physician.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is caring and an excellent listener. I value her as my caregiver
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is one of the best doctors I have so far. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and a great listener. I did not feel rushed. I appreciate she is so thorough with my medical needs and concerns.
Providence Patient
I'm delighted to meet & decide positively choose Dr Braid as my new doctor. Thank you!
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid gave me her full attention and plenty of time to discuss my health issues. A visit with her is an amazing and uplifting experience.
Providence Patient
The time I spent with my provider was well worth it,
Providence Patient
Very pleased with Dr. Braid.
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Very good doctor than my last foctor
Providence Patient
Provider good listener.
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First time seeing Melissa Braid and loved her! Listened to all my concerns and was very helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid helped explain and fill out the lime green form for the end of life care. She was excellent at explaining the different choices I had to make. She was very kind, caring, knowledgeable and respectful. I feel very grateful for having her as my primary care provider. Her MA is as kind, caring and respectful as Dr. Braid.
Providence Patient
They always have my best interest as a priority and interest up front.
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I always enjoy going to this medical care provider. This office has the most helpful and courteous and kind staff.
Providence Patient
I like my provider but she is often booked solid for months.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braise was very friendly and listened to what I had to say.
Providence Patient
My visit with Dr. Braid was very thorough. I truly felt that she cared about my well being. So glad she is my primary doctor.
Providence Patient
I love all the staff at Providence Medical Center. Dr. Braid is a wonderful, caring health provider. I feel very blessed to have found her. I would highly recommend Providence Health Care to everyone.
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Very good team
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Professional, courteous, good listener, shows care and concern.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid was very thorough and asked pertinent questions. She gave me better understanding of my mobility issues and prescribed something to help with inflammation and weight loss. I am glad I established care with Dr. Braid!
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid is kind, caring and respectful. She listens, asks questions and has made appropriate suggestions.
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Great doctor. Great nurse. Good location. Like it all
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid is amazing, I have struggled to find a Dr that I liked. She takes her time and really shows she cares about my health and me. I have been to so many Dr.s that rush you in and rush you out. I hope Dr. Braid will be my Dr for the rest of my life. My husband and I have been so impressed with Providence that he now also has a Dr with Providence!!
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I absolutely love Dr. Braid and all her staff!I feel welcome and like the knowledge I receive.Thank you on the congeniality and care!
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Dr. Braid is new to me. She is wonderful. She exceeded my expectations. She looked into my eyes and not the screen. I felt heard and respected. I am so happy she is my new PCP.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid was very easy and pleasant to talk to. She is my first female doctor and she made me feel very comfortable.
Providence Patient
Had a great experience with lab work today very focused and efficient..
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This was my first visit with Dr Braid and I liked her. I'm hoping that she finds Providence a good employer and doesn't leave for another medical system.
Providence Patient
Every one treated me with respect and kindness and respect
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I had to wait 4 months to get an appointment. I really like my new Dr. It was worth the wait.
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Dr Braid is very good. She answers all my questions And concerns. Best doctor I've had in quite some time.
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Was very pleased to see and discuss my medical issues
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Best care. Like the whole team. Thanks
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One important question didn't get answered but otherwise Dr. Braid is one of the doctors I've ever seen.
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Dr. Braid and assistants were knowledgeable and seemed to care that my questions were answered
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I was new to Dr Braid and was very pleased with her professionalism and concern for my health.
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I am very comfortable asking Dr Braid questions. I think she is very thorough.
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Dr. Braid is wonderful and very trust worthy. Really enjoy her being my PCP. BTW this surgery is WAY too long
Providence Patient
I thought Dr braid was a great fit, very thorough, patient, friendly and I felt extremely heard and cared for!
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Very happy with Dr Braid.....
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Much better service than expected. I really like my new doctor and want to continue on with her. She is a very special person and doctor. Thanks very much!
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Very pleasant and engaging person.
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Dr Braid seems very kind and listens very well as do do her staff this is the best Dr I have seen at this location
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Dr Braid, was kind, thorough and very professional.
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Love her! Professional and yet approachable.
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First time seeing Dr Braide, very happy with visit.
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is always professional, friendly and goes out of her way to find answers to my questions.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid was very kind, knowledgeable and is great listener. She explained things well. Gentle and caring. It was a great visit.
Providence Patient
Very good visit and very easy scheduling the appt.
Providence Patient
Just meeting our new doctor for the first time. Looking forward to having Dr Braid as our new doctor.
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First meeting with her, she revised my history, asked questions and seamed genuinally interested in me.
Providence Patient
Dr. Braid was wonderful. Really enjoyed meeting her for the first time and her interest in my health.
Providence Patient
Melissa Braid, DO. Is our new primary care provider. I am truly happy that she is my new physician !
Providence Patient
Good experience very persoable and informative
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Everything was great
Providence Patient
She took the time to explain and did not rush appointment
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Dr. Braid had full knowledge of my past history. She asked me questions when necessary, was very cordial and very helpful. I had a great visit.
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Very caring & good at offering suggestions. Open minded & knowledgeable.
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This was my initial visit and annual visit. Great review of history and follow up.
Providence Patient
Both the assistant and Dr. Braid were warm, thoughtful and helpful in every way. I would highly recommend them and feel very fortunate to have found them.
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Dr Braid was good and thorough with my questions that I needed answered
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Love my new Dr Braid! So happy!
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No problems. Dr. Braid was efficient, knowledgeable and concerned for my problem.
Providence Patient
This appointment with Dr. Braid was my "first" appointment with her, she was very easy to converse with and took the time to get to know my medical history. The main difficulty I experienced in getting established with a PCP In the Providence network is most of the doctors are booked months in advance to see "new patients". Hopefully Dr. Braid will stay around a long time as I really enjoyed getting to know her!
Providence Patient
Dr Braid is wonderful! I felt heard with the things I had concerns about. She was very attentive and thorough. I feel well taken care of!
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Dr. Braid was very gracious and well informed about my health history and addressed all my questions.
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Adult Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Everyone that was with me that day was wonderful. I greatly appreciate them being kind, thorough and supportive during my procedure.
Providence Patient