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Melissa Young-Szalay, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, West Des Moines, IA

Melissa Diane Young-Szalay MD FAAOS

[Pronunciation: Dr. Young or Dr. Melissa ]

Hand Surgery


Owner Timeless Youth MD

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  • 9500 University AveSte 1107West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • Phone+1 515-212-6089

  • Fax+1 872-241-0269

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Summary

  • I own & operate a small medspa, Timeless Youth MD, which opened in February 2019. I perform neurotoxin, dermal fillers, Sculptra, & Kybella injections; platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, microneedling, peels, etc.

    I’m a board certified orthopaedic surgeon/hand & upper extremity surgeon, and was in private practice 2000-2021. I retired in June 2021 due to medical disability.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1999 - 2000
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1999
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1995 - 2015
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen nEHR, Health IT Services Group, 2012

Publications & Presentations

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