Melissa Mathes, MD, is a new faulty member at UNMC.
- Name: Melissa Mathes, MD
- Hometown: Omaha
- Title at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology; obstetrics and gynecology physician, Nebraska Medicine.
Professional and medical interests:
- Women's health care, including gynecologic and obstetrical care
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
Education:
- MD, UNMC
- Residency, obstetrics and gynecology, UNMC
How did you fall in love with health care and OB/GYN: I always knew I wanted to be a physician. During medical school, I fell in love with the many sides of OB/GYN. I enjoyed all of the complexities of OB/GYN including infertility and surgery, all while getting to build long-lasting relationships with patients.
Memberships:
- American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Three things people don’t know about me:
- I taught fourth- and fifth-grade math and science in Teach for America prior to medical school.
- I enjoy cooking.
- I am right-handed and I have broken my right arm three different times. To this day, I can write well with my left hand.
Locations: Olson Center for Women’s Health
Appointments and referrals: 402-559-4500
Welcome Mel!
Glad to have you on the team at the Olson Center for Women's Health.