Melissa Anne Stapp MD
Emergency Physician
901 E 5TH ST WASHINGTON MO, 63090About
Dr. Melissa Stapp practices Emergency Medicine in WASHINGTON, MO. Dr. Stapp assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Stapp examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Kidney Stones
- Heart Disease
- Pain
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