Summary

Pediatrician Melissa Blackburn, DO, specializes in providing care from infancy to late adolescence. She is particularly interested in behavior and development.

What would you like people to know about you as a physician?
I am an enthusiastic and motivated pediatrician who aims to provide the best and most evidence-based care for children.

How does your work improve lives?
By helping children to live happy, healthy lives, we are helping all future generations.

What is your patient care philosophy?
I believe in always doing what is best for my patients. In pediatrics, it is essential to always work together with parents to find the best plan of care for their family.

What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
In pediatrics, watching children grow is truly the most rewarding experience. I enjoy learning and laughing with them!

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
As a native Floridian, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our dog, Bailey. I also love traveling and trying new foods!

What else would you like to share with your patients and colleagues?
I am eager and excited to be part of Lakeland Regional Health and the Winter Haven community.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Lakeland Regional Health Winter Haven

430 E Central AveWinter Haven, FL 33880

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Winter Haven , FLFranklin , TNSt Petersburg , FLFranklin , TN
Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: Universidad Mayor Real San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Blackburn

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Blackburn has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Medical School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education)

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Dr. Melissa Blackburn's office is located at 430 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL, 33880.
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