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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.
Read More Read less 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.
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
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| 18 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
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| Winter Haven , FL | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education) | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus | Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Blackburn
Medical Specialties
Melissa Blackburn has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Melissa Blackburn holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Medical School
Graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education).
NPI Number
Melissa Blackburn's NPI number is 1609362755.
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- What languages does Melissa Blackburn speak?
- Melissa Blackburn speaks English.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Melissa Blackburn accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Melissa Blackburn's office located?
- Melissa Blackburn's office is located at 430 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL, 33880.
- Does Melissa Blackburn accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Melissa Blackburn has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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