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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

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

About

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

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation

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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 Children's Mercy Kansas City
    2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  4. 4 Bajaj Electrophysiology
    3243 E Murdock St Ste 510, Wichita, KS 67208

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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics
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Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wesley Medical Center

    550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS