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Dr. Melissa Miller Kouba MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
One Hospital Drive Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Melissa Kouba is an adolescent specialist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Kouba 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. Kouba 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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