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  3. Independence, MO
  4. Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology•Female•Age 48

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a pediatric hematology-oncology specialist in Independence, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2002. Her office accepts new patients.

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD

Children's Mercy East Clinics

20300 E VALLEY VIEW PKWY Independence, MO 64057
Accepting new patients
(816) 203-3753
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(816) 203-3753
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Experience
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Dr. Jefferson's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jefferson performs Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Jefferson performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

Erythropoietin Test
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jefferson performs Erythropoietin Test more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Jefferson performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

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Lymphoma Evaluation
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jefferson performs Lymphoma Evaluation more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Jefferson performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

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Dr. Jefferson's conditions and procedures:

  • Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
  • Erythropoietin Test
  • Lymphoma Evaluation
  • Acute Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Hypercoagulable State
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphosarcoma
  • Neutropenia
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pancytopenia
  • Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
  • Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy

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Dr. Jefferson accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Choice Preferred Care PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Preferred Care Blue PPO
First Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care Network PPO
Choice Care PPO
Choice POS
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Medica Choice
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Nexus Open Access
Options PPO

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About Me

Biography

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist in Independence, MO and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She...Read more

Specialties

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Education

2002
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What conditions does Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD treat?

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Bleeding Disorders, and Acute Leukemia. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD's office address?

Dr. Jefferson's office is located at 20300 E VALLEY VIEW PKWY, Independence, MO 64057. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

How much experience does Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD have?

Dr. Melissa Jefferson, MD has over 20 years of healthcare experience.

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Children's Mercy East Clinics20300 E VALLEY VIEW PKWY Independence, MO 64057
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