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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 49
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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Independence, MO.
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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 49
Independence, MO
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Independence, MO.

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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Independence, MO and has 22 years experience. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Wesley Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Jefferson is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's Mercy East Clinics
    20300 E VALLEY VIEW PKWY, Independence, MO 64057
  2. 2 Office
    3243 E Murdock St Ste 402, Wichita, KS 67208
  3. 3 Bajaj Electrophysiology
    3243 E Murdock St Ste 510, Wichita, KS 67208
  4. 4 Children's Mercy Kansas City
    2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Biography
  • Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a pediatric hematology-oncology specialist in Independence, MO and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2002. She specializes in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.
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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    2002
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jefferson's profile.

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wesley Medical Center

    550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS