
Dr. Melissa J. Gowans M.D.
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
600 Moye Blvd Ecu Physicians Pedia Greenville NC, 27834About
Dr. Melissa Gowans is a pediatrician practicing in Greenville, NC. Dr. Gowans is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gowans 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. Gowans can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
St George',s University Medicine
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2008
Provider Details

Dr. Melissa J. Gowans M.D.'s Expert Contributions
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
Not really. It is normal for kids to learn to walk anywhere from 9-18 months. So even if your first child developed the skill a little earlier it's okay to expect variation from subsequent children. Your pediatrician is monitoring your kids development at each visit and will certainly communicate any concerns with you. READ MORE
Residency
- University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals 2000
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 2003
- University Medical Center/Sunrise Children's Hosp, Pediatrics, NV, USA 2003
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fellowships
- University of Utah Medical Center 2006
- Primary Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Critical Care, UT, USA 2006
Professional Society Memberships
- American Board of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American College of Chest Physicians
Articles and Publications
- Article in the Journal of Pediatric Pulmonary Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time With Her Son and Dogs, Outdoors
Favorite professional publications
- Pediatric News, Medscape Journals, MedLinks Journal, Online Journals
Dr. Melissa J. Gowans M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 600 Moye Blvd Ecu Physicians Pediatrics Critical Care
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- Sharon A. Mangan600 Moye blvd Greenville North Carolina 27834
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- Dr. Margie L Jaworski MD2150 HERBERT CT GREENVILLE NC 27834
- Dr. Irma Fiordalisi MD2 Doctors Park Greenville NC 27834
- Dr. David A Goff MD600 Moye Blvd. 3e-139 Brody Medical Bld. Greenville NC 27834
- Dr. Steven H Prevatte Other300 Bethesda Dr Greenville NC 27834
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