Melissa Ann Yadao, MD| Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Yadao is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with sports medicine fellowship training. Her practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries but also includes general orthopaedics. Her surgical expertise is reconstructive and arthroscopic (minimally-invasive) procedures of the shoulder, knee, elbow and hip.
A native of Alexandria, VA, Dr. Yadao attended St. Agnes School. She graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA where she studied art history and played field hockey. After college, she taught A-level art history and coached various sports at Bryanston Public School in England. Dr. Yadao returned to the US and completed medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in Richmond, VA. She subsequently completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She has been in the Washington, D.C. area since 2003.
Dr. Yadao continues teaching through her busy sports medicine practice. She is the team physician for West Potomac High School, TC Williams High School, Hayfield High School and a consultant for Edison High School. She also joins Dr. Saddler as team physician for the Potomac Nationals baseball team, the minor league A-level affiliate of the Washington Nationals. She gives talks on various orthopaedic topics throughout the community. Dr. Yadao will serve as the president of the Washington Orthopaedic Society in Fall 2009.
Dr. Yadao's approach to patient care is personal, dynamic and interactive. She strives to build a solid relationship with each patient so together they can understand the injuries, explore the treatment options and create a treatment plan that addresses the patient's needs. Dr. Yadao looks forward to caring for your orthopaedic injuries and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Patient Story:
Clinical areas of focus
- Arthroscopy With Chondroplasty
- Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Meniscus Injury
- Knee Pain
- Rotator Cuff Disorder
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Tendon Transplantation
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Bicep Tendinitis
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Spur
- Bursopathy
- Cartilage Disorder
- Cartilage Injury
- Chronic Gout
- Complications Of Procedures
- Dorsopathies
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Elbow Pain
- Enteropathic Arthropathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Femur Shaft Fracture
- Finger Joint Dislocation
- Flexor Tendon Rupture
- Flexor Tendonitis
- Foot Joint Pain
- Forearm And Elbow Joint Instability
- Forearm Fracture
- Forearm Muscle Strain
- Forearm Tendon Injury
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Flexor Tendonitis
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Joint Dislocation
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hip Tendinitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Meniscus Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labral Tears
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Muscle Disorders
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteonecrosis
- Patella Dislocation
- Patella Pain
- Patella Tracking Disorder
- Pelvic Fracture
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Disorder
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Scapular Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Burns
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Shoulder Strain
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Sports Injuries
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thumb Synovitis
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Pain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
Procedures I perform
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Active Release Technique
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthroscopy With Chondroplasty
- Balance And Coordination Training
- Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Electromyography
- Emg Guided Botox Injections
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Excision, Olecranon Bursa
- Extensor Tendon Grafting
- Fasciotomy
- Feldenkrais
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Flexibility Exercises
- Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Functional Dry Needling
- Functional Movement Screen
- Ganglion Excision
- Graston Technique
- Heel Raise Test
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy With Synovectomy
- Hip Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Kinesio Taping
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Regeneration
- Knee Injury Treatment
- Knee Joint Diagnostic Drainage
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Replacement
- Lateral Retinacular Release, Open
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Treatment
- Mindfulness-Based Values Therapy
- Monalisa Touch Therapy
- Mono Test
- Motion Capture
- Movement Analysis And Training
- Movement Screening
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Muscle Injection
- Muscle Stimulation
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Nerve Block
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Testing
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Osteochondral Allograft, Knee
- Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation
- Osteotomy With Fixation, Femur
- Osteotomy, Proximal Tibia, With Fibular Excision
- Pediatric Massage
- Percutaneous Femoral Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation Of Fracture Great Toe
- Posture Evaluation
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Prosthetic Training
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation After Orthopedic Surgery
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Removal Of Implant
- Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
- Scapular Fracture Treatment
- Seating And Mobility Assessment
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Flexion Test
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Somatic Experiencing
- Sports Performance Enhancement
- Strength And Conditioning
- Stress Reduction
- Surgical Repair Of Flexor Tendon
- Synovectomy Of Tendon Sheath
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tendon Transplantation
- Tibia Fracture Treatment
- Visian Icl
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-HMO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Network OA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-EPO Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Classic 3500
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Student Resources
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- HighMark
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- Choice POS
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Choice Fund PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-Open POS II
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (2003)
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Neuroimaging Fellowship (2002)
Internship: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine (1998)
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (1997)
Awards
- President of the Washington Orthopaedic Society
- Team physician for West Potomac H.S.
- Team physician for TC Williams H.S.
- Team physician for Hayfield H.S.
- Consultant for Edison H.S.
- Team physician for the Potomac Nationals baseball team (minor league A-level affiliate of the Washington Nationals)