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Dr. Melissa Arief, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Dr. Melissa Arief, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Shenandoah, TX. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Arief is affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Arief specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arief
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1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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care philosophy
My focus is to provide excellent medical care to my patients and a good experience. I work to help my patients understand their issues and diagnosis. We then work together to decide the optimal treatment plan to achieve the best outcome.biography
Dr. Melissa S. Arief is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. Prior to joining the Houston Methodist team, she was the chief of surgery at Baylor St. Luke's The Vintage Hospital. Dr. Arief...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
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The Philadelphia Hand Center
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Residency HospitalYale School Of Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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