Dr. Melissa Susan Gerdes MD
Family Practitioner
601 Hwy 110 N Bay 0 Whitehouse TX, 75791About
Dr. Melissa Gerdes is a family practitioner practicing in Whitehouse, TX. Dr. Gerdes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gerdes possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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