Melissa Reily, MD
Medical Director, Rheumatology
Experience
Rheumatologist Telemedicine, Eagle Telemedicine, Sep 2024 – Current, Atlanta, GA
- Utilize a number of different EHR systems to provide exceptional care to patients with rheumatologic conditions
- Provide care to underserved regions of the United States, both rural and urban settings
- Collaborate with other Rheumatologists to provide excellent in patient services in a large hospital system
- Work with hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists in a hospital setting to care for critically ill patients
- Coordinate with team members including nurses, social workers, and other care providers to deliver care
- Respond in a timely and compassionate manner to needs of patients and staff
Rheumatologist, Comp Health, Jul 2024 – Mar 2025, Helena, MT
- Provided rheumatologic care to patients at a hospital-based practice, both in-person and virtual (telehealth)
- Collaborated with team members and staff to provide exceptional care to patients
- Followed up in a timely manner with staff and patients
Clinical Rheumatologist, Bozeman Health, Oct 2021 – Dec 2023, Bozeman, MT
- Interviewed, examined, diagnosed and treated patients with rheumatic diseases in a busy outpatient clinic setting as well as inpatient hospital setting
- Provided Consultative Services in the Outpatient, Inpatient, ICU Settings. Provided telephone consultative services
- Frequently utilized telehealth services to provide care in addition to in person care
Nursing Educator, Bozeman Health, Oct 2021 – Dec 2023, Bozeman, MT
- Designed and Implemented teaching curriculum for rheumatology nursing staff
Advanced Practice Clinician Supervisor, Bozeman Health, Sep 2019 – Aug 2022, Bozeman, MT
- Educated, trained, and supervised advanced practice clinician
System Director of Physician and APC Wellness, Bozeman Health, Sep 2019 – Aug 2022, Bozeman, MT
- Collaborated with Executive Leadership and Designed and Implemented organization-wide initiatives to address physician and APC wellbeing
- Worked with leadership from the American Medical Association to design and Implement evidence-based programs to improve clinical efficiencies and team-based workflows in our organization
- Designed and Implemented multiple programs during the Covid-19 pandemic to support our care teams
Clinical Instructor at Bozeman Health Site, University of Washington Medical School WWAMI Program, Jan 2014 – Jan 2019
- Clinical Preceptor for 3rd year medical students
Chief Medical Resident, University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, Jul 2009 – Jul 2010, Salt Lake, UT
- Created weekly presentations and lectures for residency education
- Served as attending physician for residents, interns, and medical students in the VA hospital inpatient setting, and outpatient internal medicine setting
High School and Middle School English Teacher, Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET Programme), Jul 2000 – Jul 2002, Suzu-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Affiliations
- July 2012 – Current, Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
- July 2025 – Current, Member of the Association of Women in Rheumatology
- September 2025 – Current Montana Chapter Leader of AWIR (Association of Women in Rheumatology)
Awards
- 2021, American Medical Association Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition, Recipient for work and achievements as Wellness Directors.
- 2019, High scores for Press Ganey, Recognized for achieving 100% for ‘Would you recommend’ for entire quarter.
- 2006, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Member, Inducted.
- 2006, Graduated with Honors, Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine
- 2000, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, The Colorado College
Publications
- 2013, Peripheral Neuropathy: a complication of systemic sclerosis, Clin Rheumatol. 2013 Jun;32(6):885-8.
- 2008, Adverse Events During Methotrexate Therapy Would be Missed if ACR Recommendations were changed.
Certifications
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 01/2009 – Current
- Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 01/2012 – Current
- Epic EHR Power User certified, 09/22
- Stanford University Chief Wellness Course completed, 06/21
Current Medical Licenses:
- Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Interstate Compact License