
Melissa Eddy-Shelby, MD
Pediatrics
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout 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
- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Pediatrics at Zachary
- 4242 Highway 19, Suite C, Zachary, LA 70791
- Get Directions
- phone: 225-654-6140
- fax: 225-654-6122
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
- 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
- Optum/VA
- People's Health
- 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 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Felt very reassured and confident that my child will receive stellar treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
It was a very pleasant visit with the doctor she showed genuine concern for my child
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Care provider always answer and address my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Doctor was very attentive to my questions and concerns about my child.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
The doctor was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
The doctor does a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
We absolutely love Dr. Eddy-Shelby and all of the physicians/staff here. Friendliest people on the planet!