Dr. Melissa A Lawson MD
Pediatrician
1101 Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Melissa Lawson is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Lawson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lawson diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Lawson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1993
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Pain
- Anorexia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Menstrual Cramps
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