Dr. Melissa M. Drake, DO
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
800 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village IL, 60007About
Dr. Melissa Drake practices Emergency Medicine in Pearland, TX. Dr. Drake 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. Drake examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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