Medical Associates is pleased to announce the arrival of Mitchell Edwards, MD, to our Pediatrics Department and Melissa Dodds, MD, to our Dermatology department.

Dr. Edwards received his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA and completed his residency at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

Dr. Edwards is a Dubuque native, and as a member of the Medical Associates Pediatrics department, he offers complete care for children from birth through age 18 including the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness. He also provides comprehensive well child services for the promotion of healthy growth, development, and the prevention of disease.

Dr. Dodds received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL, and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Department of Dermatology, Madison, WI. Dr. Dodds has clinical fellowship training from the University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Minneapolis, MN.

As a member of the Medical Associates Dermatology department, Dr. Dodds provides quality dermatology care for a range of skin conditions including acne, warts, rashes, hair loss, birthmarks, and skin cancer for patients of all ages. She also provides surgical removal for non-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions. Dr. Dodds utilizes both pharmaceutical as well as natural alternatives to help patients achieve their desired outcomes for skin and hair.