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Dr. Melissa J Garretson MD, Emergency Physician (Pediatric)
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Dr. Melissa J Garretson MD

Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine

3/5(4)
801 7th Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Melissa Garretson is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Garretson specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.

Education and Training

Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1993

Florida International University, Miami, FL 1993

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Ear Infection
  • Acid Reflux
  • Fever
  • Bronchitis
  • Flu
  • Croup

Professional Memberships

  • Member Cook Children's Physician Network 

Dr. Melissa J Garretson MD's Practice location

Practice At 801 7th Ave

801 7th Ave -
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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New patients: 214-648-1620, 682-885-4095, 682-885-4054
Fax: 682-885-7499, 214-648-4080, 682-885-7497

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Patient Experience with Dr. Garretson


3.0

Based on 4 reviews

Dr. Melissa J Garretson MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Emergency Physician (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTERl

801 SEVENTH AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104

Head west on Cooper Street 188 ft
Turn right onto 7th Avenue 713 ft
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TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTHl

1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104

Head west on Cooper Street 188 ft
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PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTHl

900 EIGHTH AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104

Head west on Cooper Street 1356 ft
Turn left onto 9th Avenue 201 ft
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