Dr. Melissa M Bowers DO
Pediatrician
350 PINE ST RAPID CITY SD, 57701About
Dr. Melissa Bowers is a pediatrician practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Bowers is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Bowers diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Bowers can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
College Of Osteopathic Med Medicine
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Care, Asthma, Nutrition
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Contact Dermatitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- Member AAP
- Member AOA
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. David B Whitney M.D.2905 5th St Rapid City SD 57701
- Dr. Stephen C Parys MD2905 5th St Rapid City SD 57701
- Dr. Willis C Sutliff M.D.2905 5th St Rapid City SD 57701
- Dr. Douglas D Lehmann MD350 PINE ST RAPID CITY SD 57701
- Dr. Martin Stefan Spahn MD211 Founders Park Dr Rapid City SD 57701
- Dr. Sam L Mortimer M.D.2905 5th St Rapid City SD 57701