Dr. Melissa H Handley MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
205 Gene Samford Dr Lufkin TX, 75904About
Dr. Melissa Handley is an adolescent specialist practicing in Lufkin, TX. Dr. Handley works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Handley treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1992
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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