Dr. Melissa G Cossey M.D.
Pediatrician
4900 Mueller Blvd Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Melissa Cossey is a pediatrician practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Cossey is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cossey 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. Cossey can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 2007
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 2005 Golf Scholarship, UT Houston
- 2004 Matching Funds Scholarship, MD Anderson
- 2002 International Education Fee Scholarship, UT Austin
- 2001 Chemical Engineering Departmental Scholarship, UT Austin
Treatments
- Breast Feeding
- Asthma
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Texas Pediatric Society
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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