The Melissa Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic provides collaborative Care with 15+ different specialty providers!
About MMH Specialty Clinic
Weekly, medical specialists visit Melissa Memorial Hospital to offer specialized care to our patients, ensuring they receive the necessary treatment locally. Most outpatient providers necessitate a referral from the patient's primary care provider. Through collaboration, our team ensures that your specialized care is well-coordinated, working alongside our patient financial advisors to alleviate stress during this critical period. For further details on scheduling an appointment with a medical specialist, please reach out to the Melissa Memorial Hospital Specialty Department at 970-854-2241.
Available Services by provider include:
Cardiology
- Cardiovascular care
- Echos & Heart
- Monitors Structural
- Heart Disease
- Hypertension
General Surgery
- General Surgeon,
- Hemorrhoids Abdominal Surgeries (Appendectomies)
- Hernia Repairs
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- Colonoscopies
- EGD
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgery (con't)
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Surgery
- Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery
- Surgical Consultations for Thyroid
- Parathyroid and Breast Surgeries
Oncology
- Medical Oncology
- Blood/Lymphatic System
- Blood Disorders
- Hematology
Orthopedic
- Adult Reconstruction of Hip & Knee
- Hip & Knee Joint Treatments
- Lower Extremity Fractures
- Joint Injection
- Sports Medicine
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Knee & Hip Replacements
- Shoulder, Elbow, and knee Conditions
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Fracture Care
- Sports Injuries
- Ligament Repair & Reconstruction
- Cartilage Injuries & Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Limb Realignment Procedures
Podiatry
- Sports Medicine
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
- Orthotic Fitting
- Diabetic Foot Exams
- Foot & Ankle Pain Management
- Nail Trimming
- Callus & Corn Removal
- Geriatric Foot Care
Meet our Visiting Physicians
Dr. Lawrence G. Davis
General Surgeon
Lawrence Davis, MD, holds board certification in General Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine and fulfilled his residency at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, CA. His clinical interests encompass trauma, acute care/emergency surgery, outreach surgical care, and providing consulting services to nearby community hospitals.
Dr. Erik Bowman
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Erik Bowman, an orthopedic surgeon, has specialized fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and finished his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Skilled in hip and knee surgery, Dr. Bowman resorts to surgical intervention only when all other conservative, non-operative methods have not relieved his patients. His dedication to delivering the utmost care involves devising customized care plans for his patients, aimed at restoring their active lifestyles.
Dr. Brian Davis
Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Knee, & Elbow Surgeon
Dr. Brian Davis, a Colorado native, is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine as well as shoulder and elbow surgery. He possesses extensive expertise in managing various conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. His proficiency includes the latest surgical techniques such as arthroscopy, shoulder replacements, revisions of shoulder and elbow surgeries, as well as ligament and cartilage repairs, and he specializes in treating sports-related injuries like ACL reconstructions.
Dr. John Drury
Cardiology
Dr. John Drury, an alumnus of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, finished his residency and internship at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. He is specialized in cardiovascular disease treatment.
Dr. Michael Stone
Oncology
Dr. Michael Stone, an oncologist based in Greeley, Colorado, is associated with several hospitals in the region. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and has been practicing for over two decades.
Dr. James Yakel
Podiatry - MMH Surgeon
James Yakel, D.P.M., received his undergraduate degree from Kearney State College and went on to graduate from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1994. He fulfilled his residency in podiatric surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. With 18 years of practice, Dr. Yakel is a board-certified podiatric surgeon. His professional passion lies in sports medicine, and he is the team podiatrist for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.
Wound Care
Our wound clinic specializes in treating complicated wounds that require a specialized assessment and plan of care. Our wound care team will examine and measure your wound, evaluate blood flow to the area, factor in comorbidities, and create a customized treatment plan to begin the healing process in your wound. Scheduling is available Monday through Friday if needed, but many patients require treatments only 2 or 3 times weekly. If you have any questions regarding wounds or wound care, please feel free to contact us at 854-2241, ext 2878.
Wound Care Clinic
Cindy Wilber, LPN
Cindy Wilber has been an LPN for over 30 years. She started out as a NA and then became a CNA. Cindy is currently working on being re-certified for wound care. She was also an EMT for MMH for some years. She looks forward to working as a Patient Care Coordinator in the Specialty Clinic and in Wound Care. "As a team, we have so much to offer our community and the surrounding communities."
Jessica Skomp, FNP
Family Practice
Jessica Skomp is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in the FNP program in May 2015 and joined MMH in June 2015. She received her bachelor’s degree in 2011 from the University of Northern Colorado and her ADN from NJC in 2008. Jessica worked as a registered nurse from 2008-2015 in Imperial, Nebraska in another RHC facility. She has two little boys and has been married since 2006. They own and operate a commercial black Angus ranch and love ranching and working/training horses. “I am honored to be a part of this organization and grateful to serve such a wonderful community.”
Julie Levy, RD
Dietician
Julie Levy, M.Ed., RD, LMNT, BC-ADM has been a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist since 2013. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and has her Master of Education in Exercise Physiology from Wichita State University. Julie is also a board-certified – Advanced Diabetes Management educator through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Melissa Memorial Hospital has individual instruction for Diabetes Self-Management Education to guide patients through seven self-care behaviors from our Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator who has been living with diabetes since childhood and from American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) as eating healthier with consistent carbohydrate consumption, being physically active, monitoring blood glucose measurements, taking medication (oral or insulin/injections) as prescribed, solving problems in unusual situations, reducing the risk of complications, and coping with stress and emotional issues. Insurance coverage benefits are available to clients who are being seen by a healthcare provider for the treatment of a specific medical condition.