Summary

Dr. Melissa Rainwater is an obstetrician and gynecologist who earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center, bringing three decades of experience to women's healthcare. Dr. Rainwater is bilingual, providing care in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Rainwater practices at several locations throughout Fort Smith, Arkansas, with her primary affiliation at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. She specializes in treating conditions such as depression during pregnancy, irregular menstrual bleeding, and absent menstrual periods. Her expertise includes performing fetal ultrasounds, Pap tests, and HPV screenings. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 30 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Texas Health Science
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melissa C Rainwater has 4 locations

Eastside Obgyn Pllc

7001 Rogers Ave Ste 502Fort Smith, AR 72903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903

Baptist Health Fort Smith

1001 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901

Fort Smith Er And Hospital

4701 Phoenix AveFort Smith, AR 72903

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Dr. Melissa C Rainwater, MDDr. Jeanmarie Householder, MDDr. Jeffrey Bryan Manley, MDKathryn Elizabeth Pledger
Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyHospital MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.3 
4.1 
30 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Fort Smith , ARFort Smith , ARBurleson , TXDanville , AR
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa C Rainwater

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Empower Healthcare Solutions - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • Riverside Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa C Rainwater has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa C Rainwater has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Melissa Rainwater accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melissa Rainwater accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Melissa Rainwater speak?
Dr. Melissa Rainwater speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Melissa Rainwater accepting new patients?
Dr. Melissa Rainwater is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Melissa Rainwater's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Rainwater affiliated with?
Dr. Melissa Rainwater is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Rainwater?
You can find contact information for Dr. Melissa Rainwater here on Vitals.

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