MelissaFairWellonsMD
Endocrinology • Nashville, TNDiabetes, Gonad Disorders & Reproductive, Lipid Metabolism
Assistant Professor
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Office
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232Phone+1 615-936-2000
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2008 - 2010- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2005
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2012 - 2026
AL State Medical License 2003 - 2020- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 28 citationsOvarian aging in women with diabetes: An overviewMelissa Wellons, Juliana Matthews, Catherine Kim
Maturitas. 2017-02-01 - 36 citationsIs Surgical Menopause Associated With Future Levels of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Independent of Antecedent Levels?The CARDIA StudyDuke Appiah, Pamela J. Schreiner, Julie K. Bower, Barbara Sternfeld, Cora E. Lewis
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2015-12-15 - 69 citationsProspective Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome With Coronary Artery Calcification and Carotid-Intima-Media Thickness: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in You...Ronit Calderon-Margalit, David S. Siscovick, Sharon Stein Merkin, Erica Wang, Martha L. Daviglus
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2014-12-01
Other
- Benefits and risks of caffeine and caffeinated beveragesWellons MF, Kabagambe EK
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/benefits-and-risks-of-caffeine-and-caffeinated-beverages
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-02-27
Press Mentions
Obesity Significantly Increased Heart Failure Risk Among Women with Late MenopauseApril 13th, 2022
New Clinics Expand Women’s Health ServicesFebruary 7th, 2019
USPSTF Nixes HRT for Preventing Chronic DiseaseDecember 13th, 2017- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Increased Cardiovacular Risk And Early Natural Menopause In A Biracial CohortNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2008–2011
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