Dr. Melissa J Phillips MD
Family Practitioner
4700 Battlefield Pkwy Suite 200 Ringgold GA, 30736About
Dr. Melissa Phillips is a family practitioner practicing in Ringgold, GA. Dr. Phillips specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Phillips possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1980
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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