Dr. Melissa J Garretson MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
801 7th Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104About
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
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Acid Reflux
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Croup
Professional Memberships
- Member Cook Children's Physician Network
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