Melissa Reinhardt, MD
My specialties:
- Pediatrics
Professional interests:
- Child development
- Obesity prevention
- Nutrition
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics. My professional interests include child development, nutrition and obesity prevention. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Best part of my work: I love getting to know families and watching the kids grow up. The favorite part of my day is hearing the funny things kids say!
Why I became a pediatrician: I have always loved kids and I loved math and science in school. Being a pediatrician has always been a natural fit for me.
What I tell my friends and family: Make sure to have plenty of protein in your diet, especially for breakfast.
How I spend my free time: I spend time with my husband and 3 very busy, active boys. We also love spending time at our cabin and being active in our church.
What patients say about me: I am told that I am very patient and I am a good listener.
Favorite health tip: Make your plate a rainbow to try to eat more fruits and veggies.
Practice philosophy: I enjoy coming along side parents--educating them about what is going on with their kids and empowering families on childhood development, discipline and general health.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Pediatrics
Personal interests
- Church activities
- Family activities
- Outdoors
- Running
- Walking
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics
Internships
- University of California Medical Center
Residencies
- University of California Medical Center
Years of experience
- 22
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)