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Melissa Eddy-Shelby

Melissa Eddy-Shelby, MD

4.945 ratings, 8 reviews

Pediatrics

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
Need help scheduling? Call (225)654-6140

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Melissa Eddy-Shelby

About The Provider

Melissa Eddy-Shelby, MD, a Zachary native has returned home to care for the community she grew up in. Dr. Eddy-Shelby received her undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and her master’s degree from Mississippi College. She then obtained her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. She completed her pediatric residency at our very own Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Dr. Eddy-Shelby is a Board Certified Pediatrician whose expertise is in providing care from infants to adolescents, with minor to complex illnesses. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. 

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Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Pediatrics at Zachary

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Residency Program, Pediatrics, 2021
  • Internship: University of Arkansas for Medical Science, General Surgery, 2018
  • Medical/Professional Education: LSU Health Science Center Shreveport, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2022

Insurance

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  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • BCBS Precision Blue (FMOLHS Plan)
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS
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  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • Tribute
  • UHC Community
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Woman's Hospital
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

45 ratings, 8 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Felt very reassured and confident that my child will receive stellar treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    It was a very pleasant visit with the doctor she showed genuine concern for my child

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Care provider always answer and address my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Doctor was very attentive to my questions and concerns about my child.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    The doctor was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    The doctor does a great job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Eddy-Shelby is the best pediatrician I've ever used for my children. She is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    We absolutely love Dr. Eddy-Shelby and all of the physicians/staff here. Friendliest people on the planet!