Melissa Dodds, MD

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Dermatology
Patient Rating
4.9 / 5 (676 Reviews)

Melissa Dodds, MD, is a dermatology physician at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Dodds provides quality dermatology care for a range of skin conditions including acne, warts, eczema, lesions and tumors, for patients of all ages.

Dermatology Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine - 2017

Residency

Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, 2020 - 2023 Pediatrics, Medical College Of Wisconsin Medicine, 2018 - 2019

Hospital Affiliations

  • MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
  • Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • Ratings and Reviews

    Distribution

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    158 Comments
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    Question Rating Breakdown

    0.0
    "Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
    4.8
    "Provider gave enough information "
    4.9
    "Provider Listened"
    0.0
    "Trust Provider With Care"
    0.0
    "Provider Knew Medical History"
    0.0
    "Knew what to do if questions"
    4.9
    "Provider Would Recommend"
    4.9
    "Providers Courtesy and Respect"

    What Patients Are Saying

    5 Stars
    April 30, 2026
    "I had to wait a while to get called because they were backed up by a half hour. She still took her time with me. Understandable that this does happen. Melissa Dodds is exceptional."
    5 Stars
    April 24, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds is the best!"
    5 Stars
    April 23, 2026
    "I always find Dr. Dodds to be bet very professional and personable."
    5 Stars
    April 23, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds is amazing. I highly recommend her to everyone!"
    5 Stars
    April 23, 2026
    "Dr Dodds takes her time and discusses various treatment options. She makes you feel like you are her only patient."
    5 Stars
    April 22, 2026
    "The doctor and nurses stayed late and were very kind and explained everything as we went. I wish I could do some wonderful for them to."
    5 Stars
    April 21, 2026
    "The nurses and doctors weren't just courteous and informative, but they were fun to be around. I'm kind of a jokester and they seem to be able to come right back with something else. I like that in a professional. Doctor a nurse there are probably my favorites."
    5 Stars
    April 17, 2026
    "I'm so happy to be a part of the Medical Associates family. I think the Care is spectacular!!!?"
    5 Stars
    April 17, 2026
    "Very thorough and professional."
    5 Stars
    April 16, 2026
    "My wait time once in exam room was long but I believe this is because the doctor is spending the required time to treat each patient with diligence as she did with me. Excellent treatment, need more like her."
    5 Stars
    April 16, 2026
    "Dr Dodds is wonderful. My last dermatologist never gave me a full body exam.....?"
    5 Stars
    April 16, 2026
    "Dr Dodds is very thorough. I trust her."
    5 Stars
    April 14, 2026
    "This is the first time I met Dr. Dodds and her nurse. I absolutely loved her and her nurse. I had concerns and she addressed all of them. I recommended her to my grandson who has bad acne."
    5 Stars
    April 14, 2026
    "They treat me good there! Ashame that medical associates isn't taking VA patients anymore"
    4 Stars
    April 10, 2026
    "Comprehensive check of my scalp seborrheic dermatitis and face."
    5 Stars
    April 07, 2026
    "Great team with Dr. DODDS"
    5 Stars
    April 07, 2026
    "Good staff, thorough care by provider"
    5 Stars
    April 07, 2026
    "Melissa Dodds is so caring and listens and explains things. Her assistant was also so caring."
    5 Stars
    April 03, 2026
    "Friendly, knowledgeable and gave me plenty of time to discuss concerns."
    5 Stars
    April 02, 2026
    "It was pleasant and efficient."
    5 Stars
    March 31, 2026
    "Your doctor is pretty sharp and knowledgeable on what she does. I would hold onto her."
    4 Stars
    March 31, 2026
    "All of the workers are so nice and the Dr does a good job."
    4 Stars
    March 31, 2026
    "Our doctor was very helpful and knowledgeable about how to treat skin."
    5 Stars
    March 31, 2026
    "I was informed of doctor being behind but a guess on time would have been nice. Occupying a child in a small enclosed room for 30 minutes isn't great. Total of 45 minutes behind. Would have been nice to been offered to at least walk around the waiting room area."
    5 Stars
    March 31, 2026
    "My nurse Carrie was above and beyond very excellent very very understandable along with Dr. Dodd's excellent excellent care listens to you would very much recommend her to anybody that I needed to very happy with my appointment today"
    5 Stars
    March 25, 2026
    "I felt very at ease and treated with so much respect."
    5 Stars
    March 24, 2026
    "Great experience!!!! Dr. Dodds and her nurse were amazing!!"
    5 Stars
    March 24, 2026
    "Very professional & friendly care !!!! Thanks sooooo much !!!!"
    5 Stars
    March 19, 2026
    "Check in was easy online. I was able to get a quick appointment as I was offered a time for a cancelled appointment- had been told it would be June. This provider was very thorough and made me feel comfortable with my treatment and what any follow up would require. She was very thorough and I feel lucky to have had the treatment go so easily."
    4 Stars
    March 19, 2026
    "Excellent"
    5 Stars
    March 06, 2026
    "It was great"
    5 Stars
    March 05, 2026
    "Great treated me with respect and kindness."
    5 Stars
    March 05, 2026
    "Dr Dodds is a very good doctor"
    5 Stars
    March 05, 2026
    "I felt Dr. Dodds did a good job answering my questions and explained everything clearly. Overall I was very pleased with my experience as a new patient."
    5 Stars
    March 05, 2026
    "Was well versed in my previous melanoma. Very competent doctor using the latest technology."
    5 Stars
    March 04, 2026
    "I was completely satisfied"
    5 Stars
    March 03, 2026
    "A OK 10 THUMBS UP"
    5 Stars
    February 27, 2026
    "My only negative complaint would be I waited an hour to be seen The doctor was excellent as was the nurse just too long to sit. Also poor choice to have waiting area across from pediatric area. There were sick children running loose. Toddler chaos."
    5 Stars
    February 25, 2026
    "Melissa Dodds MD and her team were all great at giving information on the procedure. To me that's taking care of the customer. Awesome job everyone"
    5 Stars
    February 25, 2026
    "Nurse Tara and Dr. Dodds were exceptional. Efficient , caring , responsive to requests for information and accurate with all of what was to be expected."
    5 Stars
    February 25, 2026
    "all 3 women that I engaged with were 11's!!!"
    5 Stars
    February 24, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds was patient and helpful and very empathetic. She made me feel much more at ease about my upcoming Mohs surgery on my face. She's excellent and I feel like I will be in great hands."
    5 Stars
    February 24, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds is both personable and very thorough in her treatment."
    5 Stars
    February 18, 2026
    "Tara, Kari and Dr Dodds are wonderful. Very attentive and caring."
    5 Stars
    February 18, 2026
    "The dermatology dept is top notch."
    5 Stars
    February 17, 2026
    "Knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough!"
    3 Stars
    February 13, 2026
    "Dr. Hughes was wonderful. She did a wonderful job. Oh, I mean, Dr. Dor did a great job on me. She found a little bit of cancer, precancer, froze it off. I'm very satisfied with that appointment. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    February 11, 2026
    "The appointment was quick, to the point and efficient. I appreciate that combination in my situation."
    5 Stars
    February 10, 2026
    "Very professional"
    5 Stars
    February 06, 2026
    "I was reticent to see Dr. Dodds since I'm normally with Dr. Fitz, but Dodds was great and I would see her again without a doubt."
    5 Stars
    February 06, 2026
    "Very good staff."
    5 Stars
    February 03, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds was very nice and knowledgeable"
    5 Stars
    February 03, 2026
    "Dr dodds seems very focused"
    5 Stars
    January 30, 2026
    "My first time meeting Dr Dobbs. I was very impressed with her bed side manner and her knowledge of my issue."
    5 Stars
    January 30, 2026
    "Everyone was very friendly-"
    5 Stars
    January 29, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds recognized skin cancer on my scalp- something that other doctors dismissed and told me to stop picking. Thank you for your valuable insight and excellent care."
    4 Stars
    January 29, 2026
    "There was some confusion with prescription meds that was finally figured out by nursing staff. Also meds weren't fully explained by provider."
    5 Stars
    January 28, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds and staff were very professional and my appointment went very well."
    5 Stars
    January 27, 2026
    "Simple and quick"
    5 Stars
    January 23, 2026
    "Great"
    5 Stars
    January 23, 2026
    "I'm always positively impressed with treatment. The one concern I have is when a procedure is done, I feel like I'm left in limbo as to when I receive results. I had a biopsy on my neck and when I called today, I was told it could take five to ten days before I get results."
    5 Stars
    January 22, 2026
    "I felt very comfortable and at ease with her !"
    5 Stars
    January 21, 2026
    "Very good people and service. Glad to have Mohs in town"
    5 Stars
    January 20, 2026
    "The whole experience great and stress free!"
    5 Stars
    January 09, 2026
    "Very courteous and kind and the doctor did listen she also removed a spot on my back. Which was bothering me for a long time itching all the time."
    5 Stars
    January 09, 2026
    "Very happy with all"
    5 Stars
    January 08, 2026
    "I appreciated the wonderful care I received from Dr. Dodds and her team. I'm not sure I was prepared for the discomfort of the numbing injections, sutures, and my appearance. This is my third day of recovery from the surgery on the 8th. I have a swollen shut black eye and swollen left side of my face. Recovery from the MOHS surgery has been challenging."
    5 Stars
    January 07, 2026
    "Dr. Dodds and nurses were awesome"
    5 Stars
    January 07, 2026
    "I don't like to check in on my phone because I'm old and don't understand how to sign my name on the phone!!"
    5 Stars
    January 02, 2026
    "I was very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of staff. Thank you so much!!!"
    5 Stars
    December 30, 2025
    "I like Dr. Dodds, trust her"
    5 Stars
    December 30, 2025
    "A good experience! Thank you"
    5 Stars
    December 18, 2025
    "Dr Dodds was very efficient and explained what she was doing thru the procedure. The nurse was also very helpful"
    5 Stars
    December 16, 2025
    "Had longer wait in room. As they were running behind nurse said ,can't be helped if they were busy."
    5 Stars
    December 12, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds was great. I have a somewhat uncommon chronic illness that presents on the skin sometimes and wanted to establish care/ add to my care team a knowledgable/intelligent/curious/kind doctor who would be willing to work with me on my complex issues in an empathetic manner. Tp work with me as a team together on how to proceed with my issues. Dr. Dodds fit all of that. She's now part of my care team and I feel like I'm in good hands. She wasn't arrogant or intimdating or dismisive - but was extremely attentive to the information I provided her about my illness. Overall, she was very knowledgable about things beyond "normal" scope (like had heard of my illness/was familiar a bit with it). She also provided me with such useful information and steps to take going forward. I also enjoyed her bedside manner - she was the right balance of friendly and professional and I felt like I could trust her abilities and also would be treated kindly during it."
    5 Stars
    December 12, 2025
    "mostly concerned about the question not asked. skin cancer risk of face (Nose spot)"
    5 Stars
    December 10, 2025
    "The Staff here were extremely professional and informative. I would happily recommend family and friends to use Medical Associates and Doctor Dodds and her staff. Thank you for having the good sense to hire them."
    5 Stars
    December 03, 2025
    "Dr. Dodd gave me enough information ahead of time as to what to prepare for and she was very informative when I reached the clinic. She told me exactly what the procedure was going to involve and how it was going to go and it did. She did an excellent job and so did her nurse. I thank you for your services."
    5 Stars
    December 03, 2025
    "The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining what was going to happen. Thank you"
    5 Stars
    December 03, 2025
    "Kerry, the nurse, was fantastic! I loved talking with her. Great sense of humor and so upbeat!"
    5 Stars
    November 24, 2025
    "It went very well. I was happy with the outcome."
    5 Stars
    November 24, 2025
    "Smooth operation as normal."
    5 Stars
    November 21, 2025
    "Very clear explanations. Listened carefully to my thoughts about what could happen (a possible sequence of treatments.) Courteous. Dealt with me in a personal way."
    5 Stars
    November 18, 2025
    "She's a very caring doctor and we like her a lot."
    5 Stars
    November 18, 2025
    "Great staff!"
    5 Stars
    November 18, 2025
    "Staff and doctor very nice and caring"
    5 Stars
    November 13, 2025
    "It was a flawless event!"
    5 Stars
    November 11, 2025
    "Appointment time was closely adhered to and exam room wait times were minimal."
    5 Stars
    November 11, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is thorough and pleasant and easy to work with."
    5 Stars
    November 07, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds is amazing!"
    5 Stars
    November 07, 2025
    "Melissa was very friendly and answered all my questions and concerns. Then explained to me what was the best way to eliminate the spots and heal them and not to spread!!"
    5 Stars
    November 06, 2025
    "All was excellent. Easy online check-in. Notes taken by nurse or assistant before my appointment was done professionally and thoroughly. Dr Dodds explained the option of treatments before she administered them. Tara S was professional, thorough, and calming as she explained chemo cream that I will use in the near future. Scheduling desk person was professional and polite."
    5 Stars
    November 06, 2025
    "Phenomenal staff as always from the check in process to the nurse & Dr. It's always a great experience & I appreciate the friendliness & professionalism always shown to me. Highly recommend Dr Dodds & her team!"
    5 Stars
    November 04, 2025
    "it was a very pleasant experience. Dr. Dodds is very informative and very caring and thorough."
    5 Stars
    November 04, 2025
    "Hi, Dr. Dodds was very, very good. She was thorough all over my body, checking in between my hair, everything, toes, fingers, and the spots. She did freeze, needed it. She listened and I'm very happy with her."
    5 Stars
    November 04, 2025
    "Love Medical Associates! So glad I'm with this group of excellent doctors."
    5 Stars
    October 30, 2025
    "No problems"
    5 Stars
    October 30, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is the most knowledgeable and caring skin doctor I have ever had!"
    5 Stars
    October 29, 2025
    "Doctor Dodds and the nurse were both very attentive and courteous during my procedure. They both made my appointment as pleasurable as could be. Thank you to both of them."
    5 Stars
    October 28, 2025
    "Thank you"
    5 Stars
    October 28, 2025
    "Very professional and knowledgeable"
    5 Stars
    October 23, 2025
    "It took longer than I expected"
    5 Stars
    October 22, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds explained everything about the procedure in a way that I understood. Her nurse was also very helpful and caring. An excellent experience and procedure."
    5 Stars
    October 22, 2025
    "Professional and kind staff"
    5 Stars
    October 17, 2025
    "Dr Dodds and staff were great to work with!"
    5 Stars
    October 17, 2025
    "The staff was very welcoming and friendly, it helped put me a little at ease. Dr. Dodds was very nice and explained everything to me."
    5 Stars
    October 16, 2025
    "Dr. was very thorough..."
    5 Stars
    October 14, 2025
    "I ready appreciate Dr Dodds and her nurse. I feel very relaxed with Dr Dodds and her nurse. They both have a calm, comfortable presence. Conversation is easy and I appreciate the time she takes to visit and answer questions."
    5 Stars
    October 10, 2025
    "Staff were very professional"
    5 Stars
    October 07, 2025
    "I waited 25 min. after my appointment time. That was not good."
    5 Stars
    October 07, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is great! Very thorough and takes time to explain everything!"
    5 Stars
    October 03, 2025
    "Very pleasant."
    5 Stars
    October 02, 2025
    "The nurse and doctor were very compassionate about what is going on in my life. Spent the time talking about what I was there for."
    5 Stars
    October 02, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds and staff were great"
    5 Stars
    October 02, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds and staff are courteous, knowledgeable and professional."
    5 Stars
    October 01, 2025
    "I had a difficult basel cell in my ear. The doctor and nurses did a great job. They went above and beyond."
    5 Stars
    September 30, 2025
    "Cannot say enough about how terrific my experience was. Got me in earlier than my appointment date. Reception was a delight, Doctor and nurse were respectful and listened to me. I appreciate you going beyond the job! Thank you for caring."
    5 Stars
    September 30, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds was personable, professional and provided a very thorough skin examination. She did not rush through the examination and answered all of my questions and concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Dodds, and I already have."
    5 Stars
    September 30, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is a great doctor with excellent bedside skills. Very knowledgeable and listens to your comments. Would highly recommend her to anyone needing a great dermatologist."
    4 Stars
    September 19, 2025
    "This was my 2nd time seeing Dr Dodds. I'm sure the more I see her the more comfortable I'll be."
    5 Stars
    September 18, 2025
    "GREAT STAFF!!"
    5 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "DR. Dodds is very knowable and she is on top of everything."
    5 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is the best!"
    5 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is excellent."
    5 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "I appreciate her integrity as we make decisions together about what to do."
    5 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "Dr Dodds explained all my questions very attentive"
    5 Stars
    September 11, 2025
    "Fully satisfied! Excellent Knowledge and empathetic staff!"
    5 Stars
    September 09, 2025
    "Both the nurse and Dr. Dodds were very cou"
    5 Stars
    September 09, 2025
    "Everything went well for me and my husband who was there for the first time. Dr Dodds was very personable and made him comfortable and did a wonderful job of explaining what she was doing as she treated him."
    5 Stars
    September 05, 2025
    "The doctor and the nurse described everything well and we're very concerned about my situation"
    5 Stars
    September 04, 2025
    "Dr Dodds was professional & gave me a complete exam. She listened to my concerns and addressed them to my satisfaction! Great care & concern was given by this wonderful Doctor! I would recommend her to anyone! However, I would like to switch my care to MAC in Platteville due to concerns on driving in Dubuque. 20 miles vs 8 miles, from home! I don't drive much anymore & my husband must drive me to appointments. Just much closer for us ! Thx"
    5 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "There was a cancellation in their schedule and I appreciated being called and being able to get the procedure done a month before my scheduled date."
    5 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "I appreciate the call to fill a cancellation. Tara and Carie (sp) were so kind and helpful. Dr. Dodds was extremely professional and explained every step of the Mohs procedure."
    5 Stars
    August 29, 2025
    "Melissa has great respect an she is also going to see my grandson tomorrow, which should prove to be an experience"
    5 Stars
    August 29, 2025
    "Very friendly, professional and thorough!"
    5 Stars
    August 28, 2025
    "Professional and courteous."
    5 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "Very satisfied. All Doctors, nurses and other individuals were great!!"
    5 Stars
    August 26, 2025
    "Doctor took the time to answer questions about my skin issues"
    4 Stars
    August 26, 2025
    "I had to wait a half hour for the doctor after I was checked in by her nurse. Unacceptable."
    5 Stars
    August 26, 2025
    "Dr Dodds is very personable, listens carefully and provides excellent information and guidance."
    4 Stars
    August 22, 2025
    "I waited in the exam room for 35 minutes before the doctor came in"
    5 Stars
    August 21, 2025
    "She is so thorough and makes you feel so comfortable. I can't say enough about how wonderful she is the best dermatologist I've ever encountered."
    4 Stars
    August 21, 2025
    "Am grateful for Dr Dodds."
    5 Stars
    August 20, 2025
    "Happy with my surgery"
    5 Stars
    August 19, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds and her staff are extremely professional people !!!"
    5 Stars
    August 14, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds does a very thorough and professional job whenever I have had an appointment with her. She is an excellent doctor!!!"
    5 Stars
    August 14, 2025
    "I really liked Dr Dodds. She really listened to my concerns and gave me hope that she could make things better in the long run. She has a great calm and relaxed personality. Really liked her."
    5 Stars
    August 14, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds was very thorough. She explained everything and I was very satisfied with her. I appreciate you getting someone like her in Medical Associates and we'll see her again. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    August 12, 2025
    "Love working with Dr Dodds"
    5 Stars
    August 12, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds is very thorough. Her explanations of what she is looking for make me feel confident that she has my best interest at heart."
    5 Stars
    August 08, 2025
    "10 and higher , excellent care from Dr . To the nurses . They would get 100percent for there work and kindness all the way around .Thank you"
    5 Stars
    August 08, 2025
    "My appointment was rescheduled 3 times"
    5 Stars
    August 08, 2025
    "I typically fear going to a medical provider because many providers have made me feel rushed and/or unheard. However, I did not feel that way with Dr. Dodds. She listened to me and it didn't feel like she or the nurse were trying to rush through my appointment. I appreciate that the nurse and Dr. Dodds both took time to educate me on my skin problems, not just prescribe the next steps expecting me to follow blindly. As someone who really wants to understand what's going on with my body, I appreciate the conversation style appointment that I was able to have with them."
    5 Stars
    August 08, 2025
    "Made me feel at ease and very good at doing biopsy quickly and pain free for the most part."
    5 Stars
    August 08, 2025
    "Goal accomplished. Thanks"
    5 Stars
    August 07, 2025
    "It was great to see her back after her maternity leave. She is always so great in her bedside manner. Cares about everything you may be worried about. Answers any questions readily. So helpful. A very caring doctor."
    4 Stars
    August 07, 2025
    "First visit- very pleased with service- everyone was helpful & answered questions. At nearly 90 years old it takes me some time to hear, understand & pigeon hole all the information for later recall ."
    5 Stars
    August 07, 2025
    "Excellent provider & staff. Thx so much."
    5 Stars
    August 06, 2025
    "Excellent, very professional, and very well explained by both Dr Dodds, and her nurse. Thank you"
    5 Stars
    August 06, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds and her staff were so kind& courteous and did everything they could to make me feel comfortable during my procedure. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
    5 Stars
    August 06, 2025
    "The word Cancer is scary no matter big or little. The staff was very kind and put me at ease. Melissa Dodds was very professional and kind. I would definitely refer this office to my friends and family."
    5 Stars
    August 01, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds is so kind and always enters with a smile. I am so grateful the way she has to make me feel comfortable. She is a very experienced and professional doctor. Thank you Dr. Dodds."
    5 Stars
    July 30, 2025
    "I thought everyone in dermatology made my procedure go smoothly. I was very happy with everything!"
    5 Stars
    July 25, 2025
    "Dr. Dobbs is very professional and was very helpful with information and solving my problem. I have had several dermatologists in the past but Dr Dobbs is by far the best."
    5 Stars
    July 23, 2025
    "Surgery went well and Dr and staff were very informative and caring in their treatment."
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "Hi, this message is for Dr. Dodds. This is [REDACTED]. I was in to see her last week. She is very thorough, very personable, listens to your questions and your needs, and took care of everything that I came in for. I feel very confident with her and am very happy that she is a doctor at Medical Associates. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "I really appreciate the quick available appointment!"
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "It was a good experience."
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "Dr. Dodds is knowledgeable, current and provides great patient care with amazing skills. Her CMA was amazing, too and very good at communicating. Grateful to be able to get in shirt notice with a problem I was having."
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