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Dr. Melissa Kress, DO

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melissa Kress, DO

Dr. Melissa Kress, DO is a Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Temple, TX. They specialize in Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat), has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery. They graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE and is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kress an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Kress works at Practice in Temple, TX with other offices in Corpus Christi, TX and Orange Park, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kress' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mclane Children's Hospital Scott & White
    1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-5437
  2. 2
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    3533 S Alameda St Ste 302, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 694-5778
  3. 3
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    3533 S Alameda St Ste 501, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 694-4444
  4. 4
    Orange Park Medical Center
    2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 639-8500

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  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

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    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1992810972
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College Of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • St John Oakland Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Facial Plastic Surgery
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